AcceleDent Doesn’t Live Up To Claims

Posted by Michael S. Stosich, DMD, MS, MS

If you are in braces treatment, chances are good you’ve fantasized a few times about a magical way to speed up your treatment so you can enjoy your new smile. The manufacturers of orthodontic device AcceleDent claim they have it. Kenilworth and Grayslake orthodontist Dr. Michael Stosich says don’t be fooled by great marketing. “AcceleDent is a handheld device that fits over your braces and emits gentle pulses that its makers claim speed up orthodontic treatment,” says Dr. Stosich. “There’s one problem with that, however – no study published in a peer reviewed publication supports these claims. The only studies that...

10 December

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Accelerated Tooth Movement Debunked

Posted by Michael S. Stosich, DMD, MS, MS

in Orthodontics

Dear Dr. S.,
My orthodontist recently suggested a device called Acceledent to speed up my orthodontic treatment. I don’t know much about it, and it seems crazy that putting something that vibrates on my teeth will help them move, but he’s convinced it works. I’d love to get out of these braces as soon as possible, so is my orthodontist right – will Acceledent speed up my treatment?Sincerely,
Alex G.

28 July

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Accelerated Tooth Movement – Busting the Myths

Posted by Michael S. Stosich, DMD, MS, MS

in Orthodontic Appliances, Orthodontics

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AcceleDent, Does It Really Work?