Braces by Invisalign Orthodontist in Douglas, Tifton, Baxley, GA http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com Dr. Fender and Dr. Goggans, expert orthdontists in Douglas, Tifton, and Baxley, GA offer Damon System Braces, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, and iBraces. Contact our office for a free consultation to see which brace treatment option is right for you. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:09:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 Candace’s Invisalign Journey In the Last Stages http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=389 http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=389#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:09:05 +0000 admin http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=389 This update is long overdue, I am so sorry I have not posted sooner. My last appointment was at the end of June and by this appointment, I had completed wearing trays 1-26. Tray 26 was supposed to be my final tray; however, Dr. Fender had already warned me that I may need refinement trays to get my teeth to their ideal placement. I knew that I definitely had a few stubborn teeth that needed to move a little more. Dr. Goggans examined my teeth and said that he was very happy with my progress, but he did see some areas that need more correction. In order to get my refinement trays, we basically had to start from the beginning…impressions and all!

Michelle sanded off my attachments….yes I said sanded! She told me the sander may hurt a little because your teeth can be sensitive to the cool air and vibrations it gives off. Honestly, this part didn’t bother me at all. After she was done, I looked a little like I had been hit with a powder puff around my mouth. She was nice enough to let me rinse out my mouth and wipe my face before she continued. I must say that although I had become used to the feeling of the attachments on my teeth, I did not miss them when they were gone.  

Next, she filed down the ridges a little on my front teeth. They will probably do this again a little when I am completely done with treatment. We then moved on to my absolute least favorite part, IMPRESSIONS!! I don’t know what exactly makes that part so bad, but I’m not a fan of the process. However, they are now using some new kind of “goop” to do the impressions, and I found that it really was not quite as bad as I remembered it being the first time.buccal-before1

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 So where am I now? The picture on the right gives you some idea of how much my teeth have moved! Now, I’m waiting for my refinement trays to come in, which could be up to six weeks. In the mean time, I am to wear tray 26 until my new aligners arrive. It is definitely different wearing the trays without the attachments, sometimes I feel like I have to hold them down for a minute before they are on my teeth really well.  I cannot believe how fast the treatment process has gone by and how much my teeth have already moved. I am not sure how many trays will make up the refinement set, but I think that will fly by too and I can’t wait for that perfect smile.

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This is a center shot of my teeth before I started Invisalign.

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 This is what they look like now!

 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?feed=rss2&p=389 Partners in Education has made it halfway to $100,000!!!! http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=385 http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=385#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:55:41 +0000 admin http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=385 Partners in Education has made it halfway to $100,000!!!!

June was a mile-marker for Fender-Goggans Orthodontics!! Through Partners in Education we have donated over $50,000 to local schools around our three offices in Douglas, Tifton and Baxley.  Please let us know if you have any questions: fendergoggans@gmail.com

Top County for March: Coffee (barely above Appling)
Top Overall School for March: Appling Middle School

Top School Coffee County: Coffee Middle School
Top Schools Tift County: Tift Area Academy and 8th Street Middle School
Top Schools Jeff Davis County: Jeff Davis Middle and Jeff Davis High
Top School Atkinson County: Atkinson High
Top School Telfair County: Telfair Middle
Top School Ben Hill County: Ben Hill Middle
Top School Appling County: Appling Middle
Top School Wilcox County: Wilcox Middle School
Top School Wayne County: Arthur Williams Middle
Top School Bacon County: Bacon Middle
Top School Irwin County: Irwin County High
Top School Turner County: Turner Elementary
Top School Cook County: Cook High School
Top School Wheeler Coutny: Wheeler Middle School
Top School Toombs County: Toombs County High School
Top School Worth County: Worth County Middle
Top School Pierce County: Pierce County Middle
Top Schools Montgomery County: Montgomery Elementary and Montgomery Middle
Top School Evans County: Pinewood Christian Academy 

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]]> http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?feed=rss2&p=385 Partners In Education- Almost Half-Way http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=378 http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=378#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:52:53 +0000 admin http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=378 We are getting very close to the half-way point for Partners in Education!!

Top County For May: Coffee
Top Overall Schools for May: Coffee Middle School and Jeff Davis High School

Top School Coffee County: Coffee Middle School
Top School Tift County: 8th Street Middle
Top School Jeff Davis County: Jeff Davis High School
Top School Atkinson County: Atkinson County Middle School
Top School Telfair County: Telfair High School
Top Schools Ben Hill County: Ben Hill Elementary and Ben Hill High School
Top School Appling County: Appling Middle School
Top School Wilcox County: Wilcox County High School
Top Schools Wayne County: Martha Puckett Middle School and Odum Elementary School
Top Schools Toombs County: Sally D. Meadows and Toombs Co. Middle
Top School Berrien County: Berrien Middle School
Top Schools Bacon County: Bacon Middle, Bacon High, and Bacon Elementary
Top School Irwin County: Irwin County High
Top Schools Turner County: Turner County High and Turner County Elementary
Top School Cook County: Cook County Middle School
Top School Tattnall County: Pineview Christian Academy
Top School Worth County: Worth County Middle School
Top School Dodge County: Dodge County Middle School
Top School Montgomery County:  Montgomery County Elementary

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]]> http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?feed=rss2&p=378 Candace’s Invisalign Journey Tray 23 http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=373 http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=373#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 19:58:36 +0000 admin http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=373 Ok it’s been a while, I just started tray 23 this morning. Surprisingly, it has not been too tight today; it really only hurt a little when I took them out for lunch. I have three more trays to go, which I am so excited about. The time has flown by!

At my last appointment, Dr. Fender told me he was very happy with my progress, and he thought we would definitely reach the desired look. However, we may have to do what Dr. Fender referred to as a refinement period. Basically, this just means they may make new impressions of my teeth and order some more trays. I’m not sure exactly how many it will be. I am getting ready to be finished, not because it’s been a bad process, but I’m just ready to see the end result. I was looking back over my first pictures and I can’t get over how much my teeth have moved. 

 

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I was looking at some other people’s blogs as well to see what they had experienced. Most everyone has said they were very happy they chose Invisalign, and said their teeth were moving so well. I really haven’t read anything negative about the treatment.

There have been a few times that I have gone to sleep with my trays out, and putting them in the next morning was no fun! Oh, and one day I decided that I would chew a piece of gum and I just didn’t think about taking my trays out! That was a major mess to have to clean. :)  As long as you wear them like you are supposed to, you don’t really have much trouble. Okay well that’s all for now I’ll write more soon………Candace

]]> http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?feed=rss2&p=373 Invisalign Questions Answered http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=359 http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=359#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:55:39 +0000 admin http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=359 More than half a million patients can boast experience with Invisalign treatment. While this invisible method of moving teeth is proven to be effective, many would-be candidates for Invisalign treatment have confusion about whether it’s right for them. Here are some common questions and concerns about Invisalign, with straight answers.

Have you been told that Invisalign won’t fix your bite?
There are certain movements that are more successful with Invisalign than with braces – it just depends on the type of bite that you have. Invisalign statistics show that over 80% of bad bites (malocclusions) can be corrected by Invisalign. The other 20% can be corrected in conjunction with Invisalign by using braces that are hidden behind the teeth.

Are you worried that Invisalign is expensive?
The cost of Invisalign in most cases is comparable to traditional orthodontics. We do offer affordable financing options with low monthly payments.  If it’s important to you to have straight teeth and a more confident smile, we will help make Invisalign affordable for you.

Have you heard that Invisalign doesn’t work?
Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that requires special technique and product knowledge. Our office is well trained in this system and we have successfully treated a broad range of patient types.  

Are you concerned about your speech being affected?
Most patients will not notice a significant change in their speech. Certain patients may take a couple of days to a couple of weeks to become accustomed to their aligners. The tongue typically adapts more quickly in patients who speak two languages.

Have you heard that you can’t drink liquids with Invisalign?
You can certainly drink liquids while you’re in treatment. However, we recommend that when you do, you take the time to brush your teeth and clean your aligners afterward. If you’re away from home and don’t have access to your toothbrush, it’s best to rinse your aligners with water when your drink is finished. You can drink coffee and tea, but stay away from drinks that are too hot and drinks heavy in sugar.

Have you been told in the past you are not a candidate for Invisalign treatment?
Come in for a free consultation. We have treated a wide variety of Invisalign cases and are comfortable with the technique. Most likely we can show you an example of a case similar to yours that we have treated successfully.

Check out these real-life cases that Dr. Fender and Dr. Goggans have treated with Invisalign.

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]]> http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?feed=rss2&p=359 Partners in Education- April Update http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=348 http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=348#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:53:22 +0000 admin http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=348 april-thermometer1

So far we have donated over $30,000 to local schools!!
Patients that begin treatment in 2010 will get $100 to the school of their choice. We offer many treatment options like Invisalign, Damon Braces, and iBraces. Come check us out, get a fabulous smile and do something rewarding for your local schools!!
Check out the stats for April!! Don’t see your county listed? Fill them in on the program… just call or email (fendergoggans@gmail.com) for more information.

Top County For April: Tift
Top Overall School for February: 8th Street Middle School (Tifton)

Top Schools Coffee County: Coffee Middle School and Indian Creek Elementary
Top School Tift County: 8th Street Academy
Top Schools Jeff Davis County: Jeff Davis High School and Jeff Davis Elementary
Top School Atkinson County: Atkinson County Middle School
Top School Telfair County: Telfair Middle
Top School Ben Hill County: Ben Hill Elementary
Top Schools Appling County: Appling Middle School
Top Schools Wayne County: Wayne County High and Jesup Elementary
Top School Toombs: Robert Toombs Christian Academy
Top School Berrien County: Berrien High
Top Schools Bacon County: Bacon County Middle
Top School Irwin County: Irwin County Elementary
Top School Turner County: Turner County High
Top School Worth County: Worth County Middle School
Top School Dodge County: Dodge County Middle School
Top School Lanier County: Lanier County Primary
Top School MacIntosh County: MacIntosh County Middle
Top School Liberty County: Joseph Martin Elementary
Top School Pierce County: Blackshear Elementary

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]]> http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?feed=rss2&p=348 Fender-Goggans Has Contributed Over $27,000 to Local Schools This Year!!!! http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=339 http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=339#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:24:42 +0000 admin http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=339 March was a tremendous month for Partners in Education and put us over a quarter of the way to our goal of $100,000! Once checks are finished being distributed for February and March, Fender-Goggans Orthodontics will have donated over $27,000 this year to our local school systems through our Partners in Education program. We can’t wait to see and hear some of the things that are being done!! Please let us know if you have any questions: fendergoggans@gmail.com

Top County for March: Tift         
Top Overall School for March: Tift Area Academy

Top School Coffee County: Indian Creek Elementary
Top School Tift County: Tift Area Academy
Top School Jeff Davis County: Jeff Davis Elementary School
Top Schools Atkinson County: Pearson Elementary, Atkinson High, and Willacoochee Elementary
Top School Telfair County: Telfair Middle
Top School Ben Hill County: Ben Hill Elementary
Top School Appling County: Appling Christian Academy
Top School Wilcox County: Wilcox High School
Top School Wayne County: Martha Puckett Middle
Top Schools Bacon County: Bacon Middle and Bacon Elementary
Top School Long County: Walker Middle School
Top School Colquitt County: J.M. Odum Elementary
Top Schools Irwin County: Irwin County High, Middle and Elementary
Top Schools Turner County: Turner High and Turner Middle
Top School Cook County: Cook High School
Top School Toombs County: Robert Toombs Christian Academy
Top School Tattnall County: Glennville Middle School
Top School Worth County: Worth County Primary
Top School Crisp County: A.S. Clark Elementary
Top School Montgomery County: Montgomery Elementary

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]]> http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?feed=rss2&p=339 Partners in Education Febraury Update http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=332 http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=332#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:01:24 +0000 admin http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=332 February proved to be another great month for Partners in Education. A few new counties are now on the donation list.  We are very excited to see the great response! Please let us know if you have any questions about Partners in Education. Send any questions to fendergoggans@gmail.com.

Top County For February: Coffee
Top Overall School for February: Coffee Middle School

Top School Coffee County: Coffee Middle School
Top School Tift County: 8th Street Middle
Top School Jeff Davis County: Jeff Davis High School
Top Schools Atkinson County: Pearson Elementary, Atkinson High, and Willacoochee Elementary
Top School Telfair County: Telfair Middle
Top School Ben Hill County: Ben Hill Elementary
Top School Appling County: Appling Middle School
Top Schools Wayne County: Wayne County High and Odum Elementary
Top School Lyons: Robert Toombs Christian Academy
Top Schools Berrien County: Berrien County Elementary and Berrien High
Top Schools Bacon County: Bacon High and Bacon Elementary
Top School Long County: Long County High School
Top School Colquitt County: Funstone Elementary
Top Schools Irwin County: Irwin County High, Middle and Elementary
Top School Turner County: Turner County Elementary
Top Schools Cook County: Cook Elementary and Cook Middle
Top School Wheeler County: Wheeler Elementary
Top School Lowndes County: Hahira Elementary

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]]> http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?feed=rss2&p=332 Fifth appointment- Tray 15 http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=328 http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=328#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:17:31 +0000 admin http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=328 Hi everyone-

I had another appointment today and moved to tray 15. My visit went very well. None of my appointments have taken very long, so it’s not inconvenient. Today instead of filing between my teeth with the thin metal strip they usually use, Dr. Fender used a small “dental power tool”.  :) Basically it files the teeth just a little more than the metal file to create more space so my teeth can move. Dr. Fender said that it does not damage my teeth at all to do this filing. It felt really weird but it didn’t really hurt. Dr. Fender also said he was very happy with my progress which is very encouraging to me. I like to know that everything is working like it is supposed to.

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Yesterday was the first day with tray fifteen. I definitely felt pressure from the trays. When I woke up this morning, my mouth was a little sore, but by the afternoon they didn’t really bother me much. I also noticed when I woke up that my teeth had shifted. I can mostly feel it in my bite, but it’s really becoming noticeable now which is very exciting to me. More later.

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]]> http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?feed=rss2&p=328 Partners in Education Off to a Great Start!! http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=319 http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=319#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:31:10 +0000 admin http://www.invisalignbracesinga.com/?p=319 January was the first month of our new promotion, “Partner’s in Education,” and we are very excited to get it off the ground!  Fender-Goggans Orthodontics has donated $100 to each patient that started treatment with us in January. The donations will go to the school of the patient’s choice, and the time has now come to tally the results of the past month. We will be tracking totals on a county-wide basis, so you will be able to see how your county is doing in comparison to others. We will reveal the “Overall Top School” of the month, and we will let you all know who is the top school in each county. Fender-Goggans Orthodontics is very excited about the response we have had! Everyone keep spreading the word, and help put your school on top!

Top County For January: Coffee
Top Overall School for January: Tiftarea Academy

Top School Coffee County: Coffee Middle School
Top School Tift County: Tiftarea Academy
Top School Jeff Davis County: Jeff Davis Elementary
Top School Atkinson County: Pearson Elementary
Top Schools Telfair County: Telfair Middle and Telfair Elementary
Top School Ben Hill County: Ben Hill Middle
Top Schools Appling County: Appling Christian Academy and Altamaha Elementary
Top Schools Wilcox County: Wilcox Middle, Elementary and High
Top Schools Wayne County: Screven Elementary and Odum Elementary
Top School Lyons: Robert Toombs Christian Academy
Top School Berrien County: Berrien County Middle
Top Schools Bacon County: Bacon Middle, High and Elementary
Top School Long County: Smiley Elementary
Top School Colquitt County: Willie J. Williams Elementary
Top School Irwin County: Irwin County High
Top School Turner County: Turner County Middle

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Check back next month for February’s results!!!

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