Experience

- — Chewy/Sticky Foods: bagels, licorice, caramel, etc
- — Hard/Crunchy Foods: popcorn, chips, ice, nuts, etc
- — Challenging Foods: corn on the cob, whole apples, uncooked carrots, etc
- — It is important to keep your regular scheduled checkups and cleanings with your family dentist.
- — Our team will show you how to properly brush and floss once your braces are placed.
- — Pay close attention to the areas around your braces and other appliances.

- — Wear your retainer for the appropriate amount of time each day as we have instructed. When not wearing your retainer, keep it in the case for safe keeping. Avoid placing it in your pocket, or a napkin. Otherwise, retainers can be lost or become your pet’s new chew toy, so keep them safe!
- — Clean and rinse your retainer once a day with a toothbrush and liquid soap.
- — Remove your retainers when swimming. Trust us.
- — Keep retainers away from hot water and hot car dashboards as the material can change shape, resulting in an improper fit.
- — If you have a bonded wire retainer, keep it clean using the techniques reviewed when it was placed. If the wire is no longer attached to a particular tooth, please contact us.
- — If you have any questions or concerns about your retainer, or if it is lost or broken, please contact us right away because your teeth may begin to shift.
“We love Dr. Newton and Team! They make the process so comfortable and easy. We are very happy with the results!”
“We have been extremely happy with Dr. Ostertag and Dr. Newton at Cedar Orthodontic Specialists. The office has such a welcoming environment that coming in for appointments is not only comfortable but also fun!”
“Dr. Newton was very respectful and always gave us the choice of what to do with our daughters teeth. They look beautiful!”
“My family and I have had such a great experience with Dr. Newton and Dr. Ostertag. My biggest concern was making sure my children felt comfortable throughout their orthodontic experience. Not only have both doctors made sure the kids are at ease, they have gone above and beyond this expectation by including them in decision-making about their treatments. They do such a great job of explaining everything in terms I understand. When I need to make appointments, the office team works so well at fitting the appointments around our busy schedules. It is such a great experience every time we walk through their doors.”
“I was concerned about getting braces during my senior year of high school into my first year of college considering it is one of the most pivotal points in many peoples lives, including mine. But, Cedar Orthodontic Specialists made the process more enjoyable than I could have imagined. Everyone in the office is so friendly and I look forward to going to my appointments. Over the course of my treatment I feel like I made genuine connections with everyone there which is really special to me.”
“We have been very happy with the progress of treatment and what we really appreciate about this practice is the way the team and doctors have taken an active interest in Savannah as a person.”
“Emma’s smile says it all… it says she’s a confident young woman with a future full of possibilities! The knowledgeable and experienced team along with the family-like environment at Cedar Orthodontic Specialists really made our experience the best I could imagine for my daughter. Whether she is showing her animals in the county fair or riding horses in competitions, Emma’s smile is the brightest!”