Conditions corrected by Orthodontics

Misaligned teeth and an incorrect bite may affect more than just the appearance of your smile. The following conditions may potentially be corrected by orthodontics:

• Speech impediments 
• Jaw or TMJ pain 
• Difficulty chewing and eating 
• Sleep apnea caused by mouth breathing and snoring 
• Grinding or clenching of the teeth 
• Gum disease and tooth decay 

Patients experiencing any of the above symptoms should contact their dentist to determine the cause of their condition. Aesthetics do, however, play an important role when it comes to deciding if braces are right for you. Self confidence may improve for patients that have concerns with the appearance of their teeth or facial shape. Many treatment options are available for correcting the look of your teeth and smile.
We are excited about what the new year might bring for us and our patients. If you are interested in talking with someone on our staff about how orthodontic treatment is right for you please visit our website and call or fill out the request an appointment form at Straffon Orthodontics in Denver.

Flex Spending Accounts

As the year comes to a close we at Straffon Orthodontics get very busy with people scheduling appointments and looking to close out their flexible spending cafeteria plans. We urge you to call soon and make an appointment so we can be sure to fit you in before the end of the year. Below are some guidelines for plans that you might find helpful. If you have questions about your specific type of plan be sure to call your insurance company or gives our staff a call and we can help you. 303-758-3414
Straffon Orthodontics in Denver
Sincerely, Dr. Straffon

"Another major expense not typically covered (at least, not generally covered very well) under employer-sponsored dental plans is orthodontics. Employees may use Flexible Spending Accounts to pay for orthodontic expenses. Orthodontic expenses typically cost a great deal of money, so that the tax saved through use of a Flex account is often thousands of dollars."
"Most of us never get to deduct our out-of-pocket health expenses on our IRS tax returns because our expenses do not exceed the threshold of 7.5% of Adjusted Gross Income. There is no minimum threshold with the FSA. The employee enjoys a tax-saving beginning with the first dollar put into a flex account."
 Source - http://probenefitplans.com/Flex.htm