Dr. Ernest Jerome Goodson DDS, MPA
Orthodontist
950 S Mcpherson Church Rd Fayetteville NC, 28303About
Dr. Ernest Goodson practices Orthodontics in Fayetteville, NC. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Goodson may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Goodson must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
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Why do my braces hurt when I eat sweets?
Braces do not hurt. READ MORE
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 is to swell. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Can you sleep with rubber bands on your braces?
YES! Especially if the rubber bands are moving your teeth. READ MORE
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 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. Dr. Goodson READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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 Goodson READ MORE
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, close the space. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. 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. READ MORE
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 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. READ MORE
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 you. I will be happy to respond. Dr. Ernest Goodson READ MORE
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