HOW TO: Floss with Braces [Video]

Jacksonville Beach orthodontist, Dr. Joshua Goldknopf, will tell you that keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces. Food bits have more spots than usual to hide in your mouth, so you must be diligent in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discolored teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during treatment, you'll experience better results and could possibly reduce your treatment time.

Here is a very concise video explaining the proper way to floss your teeth with braces. Give The Brace Place a call if you have more questions about flossing. Enjoy!

What do you LOVE about Jacksonville?

The Brace Place, your Jacksonville orthodontist, is situated around some pretty unique neighborhoods. Each is special with its own personality, created by the people and places (and our amazing patients) living within.

Today, Dr. Joshua Goldknopf and our team thought we'd ask: What are your favorite things about Jacksonville? Is there a local event you attend every year? Do you have a favorite eatery? Perhaps a favorite getaway in Florida?

Please feel free to share some information about your favorite local hang-outs in Jacksonville, and everything you love best about “your neck of the woods” in Florida.

If you need to schedule your next appointment, give us a call! Have a great week!

June is National Smile Month!

According to the American Dental Association, a person's smile outranked eyes, hair and body as the most important physical feature, which is why it's important for our team at The Brace Place to support National Smile Month this June.

Show off your pearly whites by posting your favorite smile photos on the wall of our Facebook page. We look forward to seeing what you share!

Orthodontic FUN Facts, from Dr. Goldknopf

Everyone loves fun facts. Fun, fun, fun! The American Association of Orthodontists, or AAO, has come up with some fun facts about orthodontics that our team at The Brace Place thought you might enjoy.

• There are nearly 4 million people in orthodontic treatment throughout the United States. Three out of four are younger than 18.
• The first mechanical treatment for correcting irregular teeth was suggested by Gaius Plinius Secundus (A.D 23-79).
• The American Association of Orthodontists is comprised of more than 12,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad.
• The time required to complete orthodontic treatment ranges from 12 to 36 months depending on the nature and severity of the problem.
• Of the 160,000 dentists in the United States and Canada, 8,000 are practicing orthodontists.
• The cement that attaches the braces to the teeth is now made with a special fluoride-releasing substance.
• Wires activated by body heat used in today's braces originally were developed by NASA for use in the space program.
• In addition to alleviating or preventing physical health problems, orthodontics can boost self-esteem as treatment aligns teeth, jaws and lips.
• Famous orthodontic patients include: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Hale Irwin, Cher, Diana Ross, Phyllis Diller, Chelsea Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg, Daisy Fuentes and Brandi.

Time to schedule your next visit with Dr. Goldknopf? Give our office a call, we'd love to help!

3D Imaging at The Brace Place

At The Brace Place, Dr. Joshua Goldknopf makes patient care his number one priority, that is why we utilize state-of-the-art technology. We are proud to provide the i-CAT Cone Beam 3-D Dental Imaging System technology to our patients! This state-of-the-art digital imaging system is an advanced X-ray solution, offering a higher level of patient care not previously possible with traditional efforts.

The i-CAT emits less radiation than earlier X-ray procedures while delivering high quality 3-D images of a patient's anatomy thus providing the most complete view of a patient's mouth, face and jaw available. The typical scan time is only nine seconds with the patient seated in an open environment. The data is transferred to a computer in a mere 20 seconds and displayed as a 3-D image for immediate dental analysis.

The i-CAT offers our patients peace of mind in the knowledge that Dr. Goldknopf has this powerful information at hand to make a proper diagnosis and treatment plan matched to your individual needs.

Need to schedule your next appointment with Dr. Goldknopf? Give our office a call, we'd love to help!