Ask Dr. Badalamenti: How do you treat the doctor-patient relationship?

We enjoy our relationships with our patients. We try to exceed their expectations by providing them with a "Super Smile" and a perfect bite. We feel we are more like teachers, as well as technicians, in regard to orthodontic treatment.

We find that our best patients are great students. They are attentive to instructions and they take responsibility to insure their treatment progresses well. These great patients also have great parents who help and encourage them in their orthodontic "homework." This includes frequent and effective tooth brushing and flossing, providing healthy snacks and meals.

When patients and parents are actively involved in the treatment, everything relating to their treatment moves in a positive way. We are grateful for the relationship we shared during their treatment. We hope you will become one of our GREAT PATIENTS.

You’re never too old for braces! From Dr. Badalamenti

Our experience with adults that come to our office has been great. They go ahead with the treatment as they realize that the importance of teeth "fitting together" is crucial for minimal wear and tear not only on the teeth, but the gums also.

Dr. Badalamenti offers a variety of treatment options, which give the adults their choice of which plan is best. Our SureSmile treatment options are most popular and offer great stability after the braces are off. Invisalign is another option we offer when minimal movement is indicate

You could also ask about "Wilckodontics," and whether that would be another option. Our team encourages and welcomes all adults to our practice.

Ask Dr. Badalamenti: Why the Damon™ System?

Dr. Badalamenti and our dedicated team are pleased to offer our patients The Damon® System. Damon braces allow your teeth to move more comfortably and easily than traditional braces. Thanks to these innovative new braces, achieving your perfect smile will be faster and easier than you ever thought possible.

You're probably thinking, "All right, Dr. B. Give me the specifics."

Time-Saving

Damon's innovative technology of self-ligating braces saves you time in orthodontic treatment. The Damon system allows for fewer trips to our office, as well as faster movement of your teeth than with traditional braces. The light forces applied by Damon braces are "biologically compatible" meaning that they work with your body for gentler and quicker tooth movement.

Comfortable

Damon System braces have a unique slide mechanism that allows Dr. Badalamenti to use far lighter forces to move teeth to their correct positions. That makes your treatment not only shorter, but it is also far more comfortable.

Because of its unique sliding door, the Damon bracket allows us to use high-tech, light-force wires to achieve tooth movement. This means less pressure on your teeth for more comfortable treatment. Not every orthodontist uses Damon self-ligating braces. The reason Dr. B does is simple: it means your experience in uncovering your radiant new smile will be more comfortable and convenient than ever.

Social media and orthodontics, from Dr. Badalamenti

At the office of Philip S. Badalamenti DDS, we embrace new technology, whether it is through the innovative orthodontic treatments we offer, our high-tech web site and social networks, or our modern office conveniently located in St. Clair Shores.

Social media has been a great advancement in regard to people being more informed and knowing what they would like when they make contact with our office - both with the Doctor and staff. They are better informed as patients, which makes them receptive to the ideas and treatment plans that would be the best for their individual needs.

Our website is a media we are proud of, but we sure have been enjoying the communications of Facebook recently! If you happen to be browsing through our Fan Page in the near future, become a fan to get the most up-to-date news on Dr. B, our staff and the world of orthodontics!

How does Dr. Badalamenti stay up-to-date on new technology?

Recently, Dr. B and our team were asked, "How do you keep up on all-things technology" in the orthodontic field? In answer to how we keep up to date on all things orthodontic, we network with many other orthodontic offices around the country and share new ideas and techniques that are successful.

Continuing education seminars are another way we stay up to date. Dr. Badalamenti attends seminars that are pertinent to great care and also contain highly innovative technology. Like most of our patients who are continually sharing communication technology, we like to stay updated on the orthodontic edge. A great thing about the office is that Dr. Badalamenti encourages our staff members to participate in continuing education seminars. We are always looking for ways to make the patient experience at our office the best for them, and continually looking for ways to make that happen is something we are proud of.