Thursday, June 26, 2008

Tour of our office


1341 Terrell Mill Road. You enter the drive way heading east on Terrell Mill Road. We are the third driveway on the right past Powers Ferry Road.

We are located east of Powers Ferry Road on Terrell Mill Road across the street from the Schreiner Academy.


This is the front desk where you check in and schedule appointments and discuss financial or insurance needs. Check out our current office contest which changes every two months.


Pull up a seat and relax in our comfortable reception room. Enjoy reading current magazines, watching T.V. or talking on the phone.


This is the main operatory where the majority of orthodontic adjustments take place. Five dental chairs comprise the “open bay area”. Model box storage is hidden behind the cabinets. We love having windows to see the outside world.


Toothbrush area - We hope you will brush and floss before you are seated in the dental chair. Oral hygiene is extremely important to maintain throughout the orthodontic process. If your teeth and gums are healthy your teeth will move at the fastest rate possible. Our goal is to not have any stains when the braces are finally removed.


The sterilization area is where the instruments and tools are cleaned, disinfected or sterilized according to the standards of the ADA, CDC and OSHA guidelines. We set up trays in advance to expedite your appointment.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Why Is It So Important To Have Straight Teeth?

Some people wonder why we work so hard to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque – the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to decay – and because they are easier to keep clean. Plaque can lead to cavities and can increase the risk of gum disease.

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, give us a call at 678-909-4902 to set up a consultation. Dr. Katz can help you decide whether you could benefit from orthodontic treatment.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Another Invisalign Video

Browsing YouTube the other day I came across this informative video about Invisalign. Check it out and feel free to ask me questions: