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BIG NEWS at Leland Orthodontics We got a 3D X-ray machine! Let’s talk a little bit about why 3D X-rays are so awesome. X-rays are traditionally 2-dimensional. Anatomical structures, aka our body parts, are 3-dimensional in real life. That means that with traditional X-rays, you’re taking a 3D structure, and projecting it onto a 2D […]
Exciting news! Leland Orthodontics recently purchased a 3D printer! In case you’re not familiar, 3D printing is a hot, new technology being used in a variety of industries that allows a digitally-created image to be formed into a physical model. At Leland Orthodontics, we are now able to scan our patients’ teeth with our digital
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Common Questions About Retainers How long do I have to wear retainers? The short answer…forever! After you finish treatment, we instruct you to wear your retainers full-time for 2 months, and then you can switch to wearing them nights only. But, as I mentioned before, it is VERY important that you wear them every night,
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“Why” you may ask, “does my child need braces when he’s only 8 and has a ton of baby teeth left in his mouth (which side note – is totally normal at this age)? Also, 3 of his classmates went to see an orthodontist and were told they wouldn’t need treatment until they were 11
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Fortunately, very few things in orthodontics are true emergencies. Nothing in orthodontics requires immediate attention to the degree of dental trauma or severe tooth pain. That being said, when broken or not functioning properly, orthodontic appliances can be uncomfortable! The barometer for whether an orthodontic emergency needs immediate attention is the answer to the question “Is
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Nothing is more amazing than a patient’s “first look.” This is the moment following the removal of braces when the patient sees her new smile for the first time. In a word…magic. We’ve seen huge smiles, tears of joy, and gasps of disbelief. She never believed her teeth could look that beautiful! It is this
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The past several months have offered the most trying times for our city, our state, our country, and our world. Numerous lives were affected both physically and emotionally, and no doubt the scars are still here. The good news is, however, that we’re finding our way out of this terrible time! Leland Orthodontics re-opened its
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I know, I know, the title of this blog post is crazy. How can we possibly find anything positive about an unknown, rampant, terrifying virus that has turned our world upside down over the course of the past 6 weeks? Clearly, the situation is terrible, as countless lives have been impacted negatively, and my intention
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Yes. Absolutely. We’ve had many patients do this who are extremely happy with the results. Let me explain… Orthodontic treatment time on average is around 16 months but varies WIDELY from patient to patient. The total amount of time a patient spends in treatment depends on the steps needed to straighten the teeth and align
I’m Getting Married in 6 months. Is it worth it to begin orthodontic treatment now?!? Read More »
Enhance your smile with orthodontic treatment. When you request a free consultation with our Reno office, you can start treatment the very same day!
Patients of all ages rave about their experience with Dr. Leland and his team. We strive to provide exceptional care and create relationships with our patients in Reno and surrounding areas.
Our Reno office was designed to make you feel at home during your orthodontic treatment.
| Monday | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am – 3:00pm |
