Happy Fourth of July!

July 1st, 2015

Happy Independence Day from Drs. Margo Brilliant, Jeff Rothenberg, and Daniel Meister and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Americans love to celebrate the anniversary of our country's independence! Today we're devoting the Brilliant, Rothenberg & Meister blog…
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The Invisalign® Treatment Process

June 24th, 2015

Invisalign is gaining traction as a sought-after solution for orthodontic problems. Unlike traditional braces, which require the placement of brackets on teeth and the connection of unsightly wires, Invisalign works nearly invisibly (as its name suggests). Particularly for those who do not wish to draw attention to their orthodontic work, Invisalign provides an attractive solution.…
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Do I really need to wear my rubber bands with my braces?

June 17th, 2015

Most of our patients at Brilliant, Rothenberg & Meister will need to wear rubber bands at some point during their orthodontic treatment. The main reason our patients are instructed to wear rubber bands is to correct their bite. If your teeth do not fit together properly, Drs. Margo Brilliant, Jeff Rothenberg, and Daniel Meister will…
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How do teeth move with braces?

June 10th, 2015

Although teeth seem to be solidly fixed in their sockets (at least they don’t wobble when we chew!), all teeth can easily be moved if Drs. Margo Brilliant, Jeff Rothenberg, and Daniel Meister and our staff attach brackets and wires to them called braces. In the past, all braces were made of stainless steel, but…
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