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March 2010
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Dear friends,

 

Winter time is over and temperature start to warm up. Springtime is the land of awakening where flowers blossom and birds and bees return from long winter hibernation. May you enjoy the spring time with your loved ones.

 

We are offering a special Spring package price of RMB 990 for Orthodontic Consultation to all our clients

 

Regards,

Your Family Dentists @ Alpha Dental

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China Spring Tour offers booking services for hotels throughout China and the rest of the world as well as flight booking services for both international and domestics routes. Alpha card holders enjoy 5% off for tour package standard price. 
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a_partnerOrthodontist Specialist
 
Dr Garce Oh hails from Seoul, South Korea. Having graduated from Seoul National University and completed four years advanced training in the specialty of Orthodontics, Dr Oh has extensive experiences in both conventional and modern orthodontic techniques as well as functional appliances for growing children. Starting 3rd of April, Dr Oh will be practising full-time with Alpha Dental.
 
a_promoOrthodontic Consulation
@ RMB990
Package includes: 
 * Registration & Consultation
 * Lateral X-ray
 * OPG X-ray
 * Model Impression
 * Photographic Profile
 * Comprehensive orthodontic treatment plan report

List Price: RMB 1,800
 
Terms & Conditions: 
 * May not be used in conjunction with other promotions.
 * Promotion not applicable for direct billing.
Offer Expires: April 15, 2010 
a_articleInvisible Braces
 
If you are ready for a smile that transform your appearance, invisible braces is your answer. Invisible braces is the best way to transform your smile without interferring with your day-to-day life.
 
Invisible braces is a new orthodontic treatment system that works to straighten teeth through the use of a series of clear plastic molds (aligner). Invisible braces eliminate the metallic smile that is characteristic of traditional orthodontic braces.
 
How does Invisible Braces work?
Not everybody is suitable for invisible braces. Visit your Orthodontist specialist to discuss the goals you have for your smile. A series of custom-made plastic trays or invisible braces will be issued to you over the period of treatment. Your invisible braces system may look like a simple piece of plastic, but it is much more than that.
 
The number of invisible braces trays used will depend on each individual case but the average is between 18 and 30. Each clear retainer is removable and worn for two weeks (24 hours a day, except during meals) and then the aligner is used. This process is repeated until the teeth are in the desired position. The entire invisible orthodontic treatment takes the same amount of time as traitional orthodontic braces.
 
Benefits of Invisible Braces
Perhaps the most apparent benefit of invisible braces is the clients can straighten their teeth without anyone knowing. Most adults would rather live with crooked teeth than spend two or more years with the metal braces that they remeber from their teenage years. The clear invisible retainer helps to introduce some much-needed aesthetics to the field of adult orthodontic.
 
The invisible braces system also boasts improved hygiene over traditional braces. Because the clear retainers are removable, clients can brush and floss as they normally would, reducing the chances of possible staining and decay that often occur with traditional braces. Food and drink choices are less restrictive as well. If clients wish to eat sticky candy or drink soda, they may do so after removing their clear retainer.
 
There are very few problems associated with the invisible braces. People who fail to wear their clear retainer at all times may find that their teeth do not change as quickly as they would like. Some people with sensitive teeth and gums may feel some discomfort when they switch to a new aligner in the series.
 
How much does Invisible Braces cost?
Treatment with invisible barces may cost as much as 20 to 50 percent more than traditional orthodontic treatments. The exact figure will depend heavily on several factors, including the extent of treatment required and how many aligners need to be created. it is advisable to enquire about the pricing when you are in the process of choosing an orthodontist.