Great question! Tooth movement is your body’s natural response to light pressure applied by braces over a period of time (usually two years). Braces work by using brackets that are glued onto your teeth; these brackets have small slots, and that is where Drs. Margo Brilliant, Jeff Rothenberg, and Daniel Meister and our team insert…
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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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Halloween is a favorite holiday among children due to the festive games, imaginative costumes, and candy. Modern celebrations stem from a combination of traditions from Pagan and Christian traditions throughout the centuries. The original holiday was called Samhain and derived from the ancient Druids of Ireland. In their belief system, November 1st marked the beginning…
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When it comes to straightening your smile, our team at Brilliant, Rothenberg & Meister knows that having a mouth full of metal braces may not be your idea of fun. Luckily for you, Drs. Margo Brilliant, Jeff Rothenberg, and Daniel Meister can offer a cosmetic alternative: Invisalign! Using a series of clear, comfortable, and completely…
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