Christopher LaFlair DDS PC

01/17/2022

We will be closed today due to weather. Just letting everyone know.

01/06/2022

We like our new KN95 masks even if we look like ducks!!!!

01/02/2022

We have been getting some really strange calls left on our answering machine so I had all unlisted or private numbers blocked. Basically if you try to call the office it just needs to be from a phone that will show the phone number. This is for Tracy’s office also. Hopefully this is not a major inconvenience for everyone and just letting you know.

12/02/2021

Here is a before and after ortho. case that mainly needed the one tooth corrected with excess space closure. The tooth moved into position looks more rounded and that is due to wear on the tooth from being out of position. If it were a concern contouring the tooth or bonding could be done to correct the wear present.

03/08/2021

Nice before and after case we finished recently with traditional braces.

02/10/2021

I decided to post some articles that I had written several years ago. This series of articles were in our local newspaper and I figured posting them would bring out some good points relating to orthodontic treatment.

Dental News
Dr. Christopher LaFlair
1107 Linden St
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
315-393-2240

I decided to write a series of articles relating specifically to orthodontics, which is the field of dentistry dealing with the position and alignment of the teeth. This will allow the people of the North Country to know the importance of the various dental problems that can arise if the teeth are not treated. It will also help you decide if you or a loved one would benefit from this type of treatment.
I would like this first article in the series to focus on a common myth relating to the age at which orthodontic treatment should begin. Many people think it is time to see a dentist for braces after all the baby teeth have come out. This typically would be 11-14 years of age, depending on the child’s development. This is not true. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends having a child evaluated no later than age 7.
There are various reasons for this, such as detecting jaw growth problems, crowding, impactions, deep bites, open bites, cross-bites and habits that would alter the normal position of the teeth. The various issues listed will be covered in greater detail in subsequent articles.
In many cases if early treatment is not done the treatment time in full braces will be a longer and more complex process. When growth is completed there are also less treatment options available. Early treatment would allow the dentist and patient to guide the jaw growth in a more favorable pattern. This would improve the appearance, speech and function of the child at an earlier age and decrease the length of time for full braces, if they are needed. Early treatment would also minimize, (but not eliminate) the possibility of extractions to align and fit the teeth into position.
Since I have chosen to write this series of articles on orthodontic treatment if you have questions please call our office and we will gladly offer you a free consult visit to see if you or a child would benefit from early treatment.

12/14/2020

If you see Renee today wish her a Happy 50th COVID Birthday.

11/19/2020

08/13/2020

Here is a nice before and after case we recently finished. Only the lower teeth were treated with clear aligners to close the space from where a over retained baby tooth was lost.

08/03/2020

Here is a simple before and after cosmetic procedure with bonding to block out a fracture line on the tooth that was picking up stain. No anesthesia was needed. The stained area was removed and bonding placed to bring back a nice smooth surface.

07/22/2020

Going through lab cases I just got back and I really liked the preparation on this tooth for an E-Max all porcelain crown. Retention grooves and all.

05/29/2020

Ok everyone we still have gotten no clear direction from Gov. Cuomo on dental care being allowed to reopen for routine care. We are going to be in office Monday to continue to organize and get the new infection control protocols in place. We can see emergencies so if you are having an issue call and we can evaluate the situation and decide on treatment needed. Some of the new guidelines will be the standard question: Have you been to high risk area? Do you have shortness of breath, cough, fever? etc. You must now wait in your car and call before entering the office. When we are ready, we will call you to come in and then es**rt you to treatment room to maintain social distancing. You should also plan to come alone to your appointment and others will need to wait in vehicle. You will need to wear a mask until in the treatment room for courtesy and safety of others.  We will take your temperature on arrival and if it is over 100.0 we will need to reschedule your appointment. You should then follow up with your family physician to be evaluated. When you enter you will also use hand sanitizer to minimize any cross contamination of surfaces. There are other physical changes we have made to the office. Drapes to separate the treatment rooms, UV-C bulb added to duct work to reduce chances of cross contamination, additional PPE for each of us, to provide as safe an environment as possible. There may be other changes moving forward and just keeping you all posted on the current situation. Thanks for your cooperation while we do our best to keep you safe.