Meet the Team: Dr. Robert N. Pickron

Dr. Robert N. Pickron CEO

Dr. Robert N. Pickron received his undergraduate education at the University of Florida and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Emory University School of Dentistry in 1964. After extensive training in orthodontics and facial growth at the University of Alabama, he received his certificate of orthodontic specialty in 1967.

Dr. Pickron has practiced orthodontics exclusively for 40 years and is CEO of Pickron Orthodontic Care, a practice with 23 offices and 10 associates. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics in 1975. He is an active member of the Georgia Dental Association, the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists.

Dr. Pickron recently lectured at Javeriana University in Bogotá, Colombia on Managing the Orthodontic Practice. He has served as Scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts, a past member of the board of Big Brothers - Big Sisters of Atlanta and the Gwinnett Council on Child Abuse.

Born in Tampa, Florida in 1941, Dr. Pickron now resides in Duluth. He and his wife, Jade, have three children and three grandchildren. He enjoys traveling, snow boarding, kite surfing, fishing, golf and weight training.

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Brushing With Braces

Brushing

While the end result of orthodontic care is a more beautiful smile, you will notice that it is much harder to keep teeth clean while wearing braces. Because food compacts in the brackets and between the teeth, it is important to brush and floss. If plaque remains on the teeth for any length of time, it will leave a permanent white scar on the surface. So brushing after meals should become a regular part of your daily routine.

Use a soft toothbrush with firm pressure and brush at a 45-degree angle to the tooth. Brush in small circles above and below the brackets. Braces are good for your teeth, but hard on your toothbrush. It will wear out faster because of your appliances, so be sure to replace it whenever the bristles start to fray. A water pick can also be very helpful, but cannot remove the sticky plaque that adheres to teeth. We recommend Sonicare toothbrushes, which are very effective in removing food particles and plaque. And don’t forget to floss…every day!

Brush After Every Meal:

• Use a toothbrush with a small amount of toothpaste.
• Use circular, vibrating motions around the gumline for about 10 seconds on each tooth.
• Brush every tooth slowly.
• Brush the lower teeth up and the upper teeth down.
• Also brush your tongue and the roof of your mouth.

Floss Nightly After Brushing to Remove the Plaque Brushing Misses:

• Carefully pull waxed floss between wire and braces.
• Floss carefully around the braces.
• Floss carefully around the gum area.
• Floss around each tooth.