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All About Braces
Denver, CO
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denver
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All About Braces delivers board certified orthodontic care at affordable fees. Voted #1 orthodontist in CO by Colorado Parent magazine and "top Orthodontist" by 5280! Accept most insurances including Medicaid and treat children and adults. Our friendly staff and doctors always put patient care firs
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Orthodontics
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hilary Baskinanswered
Orthodontics 30 years experience
Check w/ doc/dentist: We can recommend some great ones here in Denver if you need (U CAN CALL MY OFFICES). And welcome to Denver-- one of the best places on earth (IMHO!)!
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Depends: on size of the cavity, your threshold for pain and your concerns about being numbed up. Talk to your dentist about your concerns.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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No: you will need a specific mouthguard to address your grinding that a dentist or orthodontist can provide
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Front teeth: lower front teeth come in first, usually followed by upper front teeth
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A female asked:
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Free clinic: if MD is like it is here in CO< there are dentists who will see you for free and might be able to get you free prescriptions for antibiotics as wel... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Orthodontics 30 years experience
Consider invisalign: Might eb a good alternative for you.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: should not impact your hearing at all
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Other ways: as an avid runner who has researched the topic-- I know what you are trying to achieve, indeed I had the same goals years ago. But rather than actual... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Orthodontics 30 years experience
Orthodontist: Sounds like you tried to remove your braces yourself-- if so, bad idea, you would have actually created more work and possibly cost yourself more mone... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Too severe: Invisalign is primary used for mild to moderate malocclusions. If you have severe issues such as an underbite, severe crossbites or crowding, invisal... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Orthodontics 30 years experience
UInvisalignse: there are a host of issues with incognito including impacted speech and overall treatment results. We will not treat using incognito. That said, inv... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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No: They should fit snug. See your orthodontists soon.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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It can: depends on the severity of the crossbite. I would contact an orthodontist and set up a free consultation
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Dental wax is sold in most local pharacies and supermarkets. It is not some special, mystical kind of wax that is recommended.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Orthodontics: Your orthodontist may be able to address this. I would visit them first before surgury.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Lots of variables here-- too many to tell you what to do. Yes, surgery may be needed. While you are an adult, and conventionally this should not wor... Read More
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A member asked:
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Traditional: They are typically faster and more effective (and often cheaper!). Invisalign would be the way to go only if you are strongly opposed to having metal... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Keep teeth straight: Retainers keep teeth from shifting. After orthodontics, if left without a retainer, teeth can shift back to their original positions (think rubber ba... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Soap and water: non-abrasive soap
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Growth & development: Phase i is treatment for kids who still have most/all of their "baby" teeth. It is also called interceptive treatment. It can address some issues wi... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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HR rep: Contact your hr rep, or if you are self employed, contact metlife or delta dental or aetna (3 big providers). You can also look inot discount program... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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HR rep: Contact your hr rep, or if you are self employed, contact metlife or delta dental or aetna (3 big providers). You can also look inot discount program... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
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Orthodontics 30 years experience
It's OK: And no, invislaign with not cause reinfection.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Overbite: And something an orthodontist can typically help you with!
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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A beautiful smile!: Seriously-- there are issues if you have short roots and it is a little more difficult to keep your teeth clean, but an orthodontist will not treat so... Read More
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Wait: I would see an orthodontist by around age 7 or 8. We will be able to see where and how the adult teeth look to be coming in and came begin treatment,... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Orthodontics 30 years experience
Varies: Different areas charge different prices. Expect $200-$400 as a reasonable charge.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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No: By itself it does not cause you to vomit. Some people do have a gag reflex when we take impressions, and yes, we occationally have someone vomit, but... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Orthodontics 30 years experience
Very: Both invisalign & braces can provide you with a beautiful smile and each have their pros and cons. Invisalign will likely cost you more and take ... Read More
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Yes, but ...: 2 weeks is indeed typically what is expected for wear per tray (at about 23 hours/day). However, I am concerned with any dr. Who gives you all of you... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Choices: Both can provide you with a beautiful smile and each have their pros and cons. Invisalign will likely cost you more and take longer, but as an adult ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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When teeth are shift: When teeth from your lower arch are in front of teeth from your upper arch.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hilary Baskinanswered
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Depends: On your case-- this si a question best asked to your orthodontist.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It is exactly what it is developed for. It can, however, only address certain cases- it has limitations. A consultation with an orthodontist can ide... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Orthodontics: I would consult an orthodontist (preferable one who is board certified) to see what they think they can do for you.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Pulled: likely by a referral to a dentist, although some orthodontists will pull teeth as well
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes: They are fitted to work with any size teeth.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Depends: On if you wear your retainer. If yes, than very, very limited if at all. If you don't wear it, potentially high.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Bad bite: Teeth that are not positioned as they should be. See an orthodontist to discuss further as it relates to your case. Most will provide a free consult... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes: indeed we do not use it on kids younger than about your age. it is much more a treatment for adults. Definitely visit an orthodontist for a free con... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Fine: many of our patients will whiten teeth after treatment. discuss with your orthodontist as your retainer can be used as a bleaching tray and they will... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hilary Baskinanswered
Orthodontics 30 years experience
Choices: Both invisalign & braces can provide you with a beautiful smile and each have their pros and cons. Invisalign will likely cost you more and take ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Specialty: Orthodontists are dds's and therefore general dentists as well. They likely would not, however, because as an orthodontist that is what they do all d... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Orthodontist: See one first and discuss treatment options. There is a good chance they will be able to address this for you.
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Orthodontics 30 years experience
Big range: based on the provider. We are one of the more aggressively priced folks in our market and we charge about $5,000-$6,000 for most cases (sometimes les... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Should not: Your oral hygiene is based on you and your brushing and flossing-- while braces make it a bit more difficult, using a good professional toothbrush and... Read More
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See orthodontist: An impacted tooth means that something is preventing the path of eruption of the tooth into the mouth. typically this requires oral surgery to either ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Much better: sonicare and oral-B are both, together, far better than the other toothbrushes you find at the supermarket.
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Orthodontist: but please realize that TMJ treatment is still not an exact science and some procedures work for some people and not others. There are no guarantees ... Read More
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Yes: treadmill running is just fine. Just make sure that your stride and foot strike remain similar to when running outside.
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, NY
Graduated 1993MD
Residency
not applicable
Awards
Gini award-- Smiles Change Lives
Invisalign Preferred Povider
Top Doctor, Third Place, Denver, CO - Winter
2013
Affiliations
AAO
CDA
MMDA
Publications
Journal of Clinical Orthodontics
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
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