Tehachapi Orthodontist – Why Tadej Orthodontics Is The Best In Kern County

At Tadej Orthodontics, we put a focus on providing patients with personal attention and orthodontic excellence. Our state-of-the-art office is conveniently located near The Marketplace in beautiful Bakersfield, California at 8625 Liberty Park Drive, which is just a short drive from Tehachapi.

A leading reason for a resident of Tehachapi to consider making the trip to Bakersfield for orthodontic treatment and care is because of our great doctor. Dr. Gerald Tadej is a highly experienced orthodontist. As a demonstration of Dr. Tadej's pursuit of continued proficiency and excellence, after dental school he completed a 2-year university accredited residency program where he studied orthodontics exclusively. Dr. Tadej stays abreast of developments and advances within orthodontics by adhering to a strict continuing education schedule each year.

We Offer the Latest Braces

We make the drive from Tehachapi, CA worth it by offering our patients the latest, most popular braces and several treatment options. We use In-Ovation-C and In-Ovation-R self-ligating brackets, which feature an interactive clip. This is a revolutionary system of braces that results in shortened treatment time and less trips to the orthodontist. When you are wearing In-Ovation, you have braces that look great and which are smaller for more comfortable wear.

We are also a proud provider of the Invisalign System, which is another revolutionary way to improve your smile. With Invisalign, a series of clear, custom made removable aligners is used to gradually move teeth into place. The Invisalign Teen we use is designed for teenagers who lead busy lifestyles. These aligners features an inconspicuous 'Blue Dot' wear indicator which tells your teen when it's time to move on to the next set of aligners.

We're Kern County's Only Provider of 3D, Virtual Dental Teeth Impressions

We are confident that you will agree that making us your Tehachapi, CA orthodontist is a great idea when you learn that we are the only orthodontist office in Kern County to use the revolutionary 3D Dental Teeth Scanner. With this device, Dr. Tadej can digitally capture the exact contours of your teeth by simply waving a wand over them. That means no more messy goop or uncomfortable impressions. This digitally perfect technology allows us to better plan for your optimal orthodontic treatment.

Personalized Treatment for Every Patient

When you make us your Tehachapi, CA orthodontist office, you will receive personalized treatment and will become a part of our orthodontic family. Every one of our patients sees Dr. Tadej at each visit. Many other practices don't do this as patients are often seen by assistants or staff doctors. Our team members are warm, friendly and highly trained. In fact, they have over 70 years of combined experience. You can rest assured knowing that Dr. Tadej or one of our Registered Dental Assistants is always on call after hours to handle emergencies.

Service That Goes Above and Beyond

Our Bakersfield, CA orthodontic office features a tooth brushing station with all the necessary supplies so you don't have to bring your own. We offer free WiFi in our reception room for your convenience. We run regular motivational contests with great prizes to reward patient involvement and cooperation so that our patients remain excited about their treatment.

Local Involvement

Tadej Orthodontics provides scholarships to several Tehachapi sports teams. We also participate in events sponsored by Tehachapi schools that many of our patients attend. We are involved with dental education in local schools because we want to help children learn how to properly care for their teeth and smiles from a young age.

True Value

Once a patient's braces are put on, we give them an in-home care kit that contains an electric toothbrush, floss, wax, fluoride rinse, specialized cleaning brushes, etc. as well as sports and musical instrument mouth guards. We provide very flexible financing options; we accept insurance assignment and all major credit cards. We also offer 0% financing and Auto/Easy payments so that your orthodontic treatment is simple and affordable.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with us, give our office a call at (661) 322-2263. We will then send you a New Patient Welcome Packet, which contains a letter about Dr. Tadej and our office, a health history form, patient information form and a map with directions to our office. We want to become your premier Tehachapi CA orthodontic office and we promise to make you feel very welcome the second you step foot inside our office.

Tadej Orthodontics Uses The Latest In Advanced 3D Imaging Technology

 

Or Kodak 9000C 3D

At Tadej Orthodontics, we pride ourselves on the fact that we focus on offering the latest state-of-the-art technology to provide our patients with the best possible treatment and care. We are proud to offer our patients several teeth straightening options including In-Ovation-C clear braces, In-Ovation-R and the innovative and popular Invisalign system. Our office is conveniently located in Bakersfield, but help patients in the surrounding communities in Kern County including, Tehachapi, Delano, Wasco and Taft.

We would like to let you know that we now have a new 3D imaging technology, which allows us to clearly see the root of a tooth so that we can obtain a more exact image. Keeping with our on-going efforts to provide you with the best care possible, our practice has invested in the Kodak 9000C 3D Panoramic and Cephalometric System.

The Kodak 9000C is the ideal and complete diagnostic tool that blends cutting-edge, one shot cephalometric technology with high quality panoramic imaging and CD imaging capability while using less radiation. Using the Kodak 9000C, Dr. Tadej can provide quicker and more accurate diagnoses, improved treatment planning and better patient care. Dr. Tadej can view and analyze root position or poor root development, conduct bone loss evaluations and evaluate tooth eruptions using this system.

Benefits of the Kodak 9000C

There are numerous benefits associated with the use of the Kodak 900C including:

The ability to take high-resolution images so the orthodontist can view teeth clearly.

Less radiation is used with the 9000C 3D system as it focuses specifically on the area in need of diagnosis.

Comfortable positioning for our patients.

Improved patient care. This system allows the orthodontist to perform a wide range of diagnoses, which reduces the number of required office visits to save patients time and money.

Fast and accurate diagnosis. Acquiring an accurate high-resolution image with the Kodak 9000C takes less than a second. Because this system is fast, fewer retakes are needed. The Kodak 9000C is truly an amazing device that helps us to provide our patients with perfect orthodontic treatment.

If you would like to schedule an appointment with us for you or your child please give our office a call. We will then send you a “new patient welcome packet” which contains a letter about Dr. Tadej and our office, a health history form and a map with directions to our office. Please bring the completed form in with you to save time.

Braces Friendly Recipes - Frightful Finger Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup almond slices
• 1 tube red decorating gel
• 1 tube green food coloring

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Beat together butter, sugar, egg, almond extract and vanilla. Slowly beat in the flour, baking powder and salt. Add drops of green food coloring to dough until you achieve a nice deep green color.

Divide the dough into four equal parts, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.. Take one quarter of the dough at a time from the refrigerator. Break off one heaping teaspoonful and roll it into a finger shape. Squeeze in around the middle of the finger to create a knuckle shape. Then, using a butter knife, make indents in several places to resemble a finger. Repeat with rest of dough.

Place cookies on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes - let cool. Then, squeeze red decorating gel onto the tip of each finger and gently press an almond sliver on top so the gel oozes out from underneath.

Remove cookies from baking sheets and let them cool on wire racks. Then serve and enjoy!

Adapted from "CDKitchen.com's" Marlene C. Mcasias

It’s Never Too Late To Start Adult Orthodontic Treatment

Dr. Gerald Tadej and his team at Tadej Orthodontics would like to remind people that it's never too late to start orthodontic treatment. Our office located in Bakersfield, California, provides treatment for patients of all ages living in Bakersfield as well as to those from Tehachapi, Delano, Taft, Shafter and the surrounding areas of Kern County.

We receive quite a few new adult patients here at Tadej Orthodontics who are parents of our younger patients. These adults recognize the many benefits offered by wearing braces and therefore decide to improve their own smiles. Adult orthodontic treatment can drastically improve your appearance and raise your self-esteem, which can make an impact on you socially as well as professionally. You also can improve the overall health of your teeth and gums. Having crooked teeth, a bad bite, tooth decay, abnormal wear of the tooth enamel and surfaces can all negatively impact your oral health so it can be advantageous indeed to obtain adult orthodontic treatment.

The great news for adult patients is the fact that Tadej Orthodontics offers both Innovation-C clear braces and Invisalign clear removable aligners, which are two low-profile orthodontic treatment options many adult patients prefer. This is because many adults do not wish to wear conspicuous metal braces but would rather have their teeth discreetly straightened using these alternative treatment methods.

About Innovation-C

With Innovation-C, there are no metal ties or elastics used. Instead a clear, invisible bracket is used. These braces are attractive and smaller than conventional braces, plus they offer better hygiene. When you wear Innovation-C braces there is less pressure put on the teeth which results in a higher level of comfort over conventional braces plus treatment time is shortened.

About Invisalign

The Invisalign system consists of a series of clear aligners, which are designed to move your teeth gradually in small steps to the desired final positions. Each aligner is worn for about two weeks and can be taken out so that you can eat, brush and floss. Considering the fact that Invisalign aligners are translucent, no one will have to know that you are having your teeth straightened unless you wish to tell them.

Why Adults Are Choosing To Have Their Teeth Straightened

It is never too late to perfect your smile – just ask the increasing number of adults who are now orthodontic patients. Today, adults make up nearly half of all orthodontic patients who are finally getting the perfect smiles they have always dreamed of. The days of being a “metal mouth” are over as more lightweight, and cosmetically friendly options like Innovation-C and Invisalign are available.

Why do so many adults today choose to improve their smiles through orthodontic treatment? The reasons are many. Some adults whom could not afford braces when they were younger can afford them now. Many adults simply want a great smile, as they know it can improve both their personal and professional lives. Most will be quick to say that the temporary inconvenience and expense is well worth it as they have seen their children go through the process of having their teeth straightened and they want the same thing for themselves.

Whatever your motivation for braces may be, having your teeth straightened can change your life. Life is too short not to be able to walk into a room and have a beautiful, healthy, happy smile that makes you feel good about yourself.

If you are unhappy with your smile and are thinking of having your teeth straightened, now is a great time to obtain orthodontic treatment. If you would like to schedule an appointment with us to see if you can benefit from orthodontic treatment, give our office a call. After your initial phone call, we will send you a “new patient welcome packet”. It will contain a letter about Dr. Tadej and our office, a health history form, a patient information form and a map with directions to our office.

Tadej Orthodontics

8625 Liberty Park Drive 101

Bakersfield, CA 93311

Phone: 661.322.2263

Common Questions People Have About INVISALIGN

Invisalign, with its latest technology, now makes it possible for Dr. Tadej to tackle more severe orthodontic cases, that were previously not possible! 

The Invisalign "SmartForce" clinical features now available deliver more predictable tooth movement.  Bonded invisible attachments provide greater root tip control and more favorable tooth movement...This means that patients who previously were not candidates for Invisalign treatment, now are!

What are benefits of wearing Clear Invisalign Aligners?

Invisalign Clear Aligner

When you wear Invisalign, no one will know you are straightening your teeth because the aligners, and attachments are nearly invisible.  Anyone who prefers to discreetly straighten his or her teeth will prefer the enhanced aesthetics Invisalign offers.

How long does Invisalign Treatment take?
The length of treatment with Invisalign depends upon the severity of your case, just as with traditional braces.  Dr. Tadej will determine the best treatment plan that accomplishes beautiful straight teeth, and a healthy bite for each patient.  Some average treatment times are 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24 months.

How often do I have to visit the orthodontist once I am wearing my aligners?
On average, you will see Dr. Tadej every 8-10 weeks.  You will change aligners about every 2 weeks.  The visits can be very flexible, working with busy schedules, where Dr. Tadej can dispense more aligners to a patient that cannot get to the office that often.  This has especially helpful for our patients that travel overseas for work, and college students that are only home at semester breaks.


When should you remove your Invisalign Aligners?
The prescribed amount of time to wear aligners each day is 22 hours.  Patients can remove the aligners to eat, brush, floss, and even for special occasions.


Invisalign has been worn by 1/2 million people throughout the world, and the number is continuously growing.  If you are interested in Invisalign for you or your teenager, schedule a consultation appointment with us.  Dr. Tadej will do a thorough orthodontic examination and determine if Invisalign if for you or your child.

Dr. Tadej is specializes in orthodontic care -  Offering braces, clear braces, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, and retainers.  Helping people in Bakersfield, Tehachapi, Delano, Shafter, Wasco, and Taft in Kern County, California.

HANDBOOK FOR 2012!

Handbook For 2012:

Health:
 1. Drink plenty of water
 2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar
 3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants, eat less food that is manufactured in plants
 4. Live with the 3 E's - Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
 5. Make time to pray
 6. Play more games
 7. Read more books than you did in 2011
 8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
 9. Sleep for 8 hours
10. Take a 20-30 minute walk daily. And while you walk, SMILE!


Personality:
 1. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about
 2. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the 
    positive present moment
 3. Don't overdo, keep your limits
 4. Don't take yourself so seriously, no one else does
 5. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip
 6. Dream more while you are awake
 7. Envy is a waste of time, you already have all you need
 8. Forget the issues of the past.  Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. 
     That will ruin your present happiness
 9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
10. Make peace with your past, so it wont spoil the present
11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you
12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.  Problems are simply a part of the 
     curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class, but the lessons you learn will
     last a lifetime
13. SMILE and laugh more
14. You don't have to win every argument.  Agree to disagree...


Society:
 1. Call your family often
 2. Each day give something good to others
 3. Forgive everyone for everything
 4. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6
 5. Try to make at least 3 people SMILE each day
 6. What other people think of you is none of your business
 7. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick, your friends will.  Stay in touch

Life:
 1. Do the right thing!
 2. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful
 3. GOD heals everything
 4. However good or bad a situation is, it will change
 5. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up
 6. The best is yet to come...
 7. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it
 8. Your inner most is always happy.  So. be happy

Ever Wondered About Invisalign?

Dr. Gerald Tadej is a leading orthodontist located in Bakersfield, located in Kern County, CA. He is proud to offer his patients the Invisalign, clear aligner system in addition to other types of braces. While the end results may look the same – a confident and beautiful smile, Invisalign offers several advantages over other teeth straightening options. If you are interested in this modern approach to teeth straightening, here is some information about Invisalign that may help you decide if it's an option for you.

Invisalign vs. Traditional Braces

Invisalign Removable Aligners

Invisalign consists of clear, plastic aligner trays, which are designed to wear over your teeth. These aligners work by gradually and slowly shifting your teeth into place based on the exact movements Dr. Tadej plans out for you. There are no brackets or wires to tighten as you simply put in a new set of aligners every couple of weeks until your teeth are straightened – giving you the beautiful, radiant smile you have always dreamed of having. Perhaps the biggest advantage of all is the fact that most people will not even know that you are straightening your teeth, as the Invisalign system is virtually undetectable. This makes Invisalign a very popular choice for adults who wish to discreetly straighten their teeth.

Another advantage offered by Invisalign is the fact that you will spend less time in the doctor's chair, as there are no regular wire adjustments to make. This system also allows you the opportunity to view your virtual results before you begin so that you can see how your straightened teeth will look when you are finished with the treatment. This is not possible when you wear traditional braces as you can only imagine how your smile will improve.

The Invisalign system has been worn by nearly 1.5 million people the world over and that number grows daily. If you are interested in this revolutionary teeth-straightening system for yourself or your teenager, schedule an appointment with us so that Dr. Tadej can conduct an examination to determine if you or your child are a candidate.

Dr. Gerald Tadej specialized in Orthodontic care and braces in Bakersfield and the surrounding communities of Kern County, CA. Please feel free to visit our website www.TadejOrthodontics.com or to call our office for more information:

(661) 322-2263