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Dr. Ernest Jerome Goodson, DDS, MPA

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Dr. Ernest Jerome Goodson DDS, MPA is a top Orthodontist in Fayetteville, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Ernest Jerome Goodson DDS, MPA is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Ernest Jerome Goodson DDS, MPA is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Ernest Jerome Goodson DDS, MPA is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Fayetteville, NC, Dr. Ernest Jerome Goodson DDS, MPA is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
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Dr. Ernest Jerome Goodson, DDS, MPA
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Why do my braces hurt when I eat sweets?

Braces do not hurt.

Can Invisalign cause gum swelling?

I have never seen a case where Invisalign can cause gum swelling. I suppose if a person is allergic to the plastic material used for aligners, then the reaction of the gum tissue READ MORE
I have never seen a case where Invisalign can cause gum swelling. I suppose if a person is allergic to the plastic material used for aligners, then the reaction of the gum tissue is to swell.

Can you get braces on just your front teeth?

Yes, you can get braces just on your front teeth. Where and how the braces are placed on your teeth depends on your objectives. 

Can you sleep with rubber bands on your braces?

YES! Especially if the rubber bands are moving your teeth.

Do you get hardened plaque under your braces?

It's not clear what you mean by under the braces. Brackets are glued to your teeth and if glued properly no food or calculus can collect under the brackets. However, hardened plaque READ MORE
It's not clear what you mean by under the braces. Brackets are glued to your teeth and if glued properly no food or calculus can collect under the brackets. However, hardened plaque or calculus can collect around the bracket and between your teeth. This is usually due to poor oral hygiene. People wearing braces should have their teeth cleaned twice a year at least. There are some people who tend to collect calculus easier than others. If this pertains to you, then you may need to have you teeth cleaned quarterly.

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Do braces change how you talk?

No, braces normally do not change the way a patient speaks. Other appliances might, but braces usually do not.

Can teeth be straightened with a retainer?

Yes, however, the quality and quantity is very different compared to using braces. For example, teeth cannot be torqued with retainers, but can be torqued with braces. Dr. Ernest READ MORE
Yes, however, the quality and quantity is very different compared to using braces. For example, teeth cannot be torqued with retainers, but can be torqued with braces.

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Can you get braces if you have a missing tooth?

Yes, you can. Good orthodontics will allow the orthodontist to make enough room for you to have a replacement tooth of the correct size and color fill in the space or, if possible, READ MORE
Yes, you can. Good orthodontics will allow the orthodontist to make enough room for you to have a replacement tooth of the correct size and color fill in the space or, if possible, close the space.

How often should my daughter get her braces tightened?

Your daughter should have her braces adjusted once a month, depending on the problems to be fixed.

I am diabetic and have to undergo an orthodontic treatment. Will my diabetes affect my healing process?

Yes, diabetes, particularly if not under control negatively affects the healing process. I have treated a patient with diabetes and the treatment did not go as well as I wanted. READ MORE
Yes, diabetes, particularly if not under control negatively affects the healing process. I have treated a patient with diabetes and the treatment did not go as well as I wanted. Diabetics are infection prone. Moving teeth successfully and retention after tooth movement requires that a healing process take place. I believe diabetes can slow the healing process.
 

My son is 3 years old and is still on the bottle. Will it have an impact on the shape of his teeth?

Yes, research has shown that long-term bottle sucking will have a significant impact on the shape of the bottle-suckers anterior palate and the position of the bottle-sucker's READ MORE
Yes, research has shown that long-term bottle sucking will have a significant impact on the shape of the bottle-suckers anterior palate and the position of the bottle-sucker's anterior teeth.   It is critical that the bottle sucking be stopped before the child's permanent teeth erupt. Future position of the toddler's teeth have begun as tooth development has too.
 

My son is on his orthodontic treatment and a part of his tooth is now above his gums. Is it normal?

I need a photo of what you are trying to describe to me before answering your question. What you are asking is not clear to me. Send me a photo and phone number where I can contact READ MORE
I need a photo of what you are trying to describe to me before answering your question. What you are asking is not clear to me. Send me a photo and phone number where I can contact you. I will be happy to respond.
 
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