Why do you choose Dr. Ruff and our team?

Dr. Charles Ruff, serving Waterville, Skowhegan and Dover–Foxcroft, strives to provide exceptional treatment in an informative and friendly environment. Have you had a great experience at our office?

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More happy patients at Dr. Ruff's office!

Dr. Charles Ruff, serving Waterville, Skowhegan and Dover–Foxcroft, ME, has been receiving some great patient reviews lately! Check out what our current patients are saying about Dr. Ruff and team!

Rylee H.'s mom: "She just loves it here!"

Zach D.’s mom: "It is always so pleasant to come here."

Anne B., Rosalie’s mom, said on Judys Book: "Rosalie had a good visit. She said she liked the office better than that of her regular dentist. I found the visit informative, with Sarah anticipating and answering questions before I thought of them. Thanks."

Mikayla D. on Judys Book: "I was really scared when I went to my first appoinment and they were really nice and now I love going to my appoinments :)"

Sierra (Invisalign patient): “Sarah came into the office on Christmas Eve because that was the only day I could meet up with her before my flexible benefits expired! Thanks again!!!” AND “Dr. Ruff's office staff should be a role model for other offices.”

Tabitha W. from Judys Book: "Every one was very welcoming. Throughly explained the procedures and steps we would be going through. Granted this was the first step in the process, but regardless, my daughter and I left the appointment feeling like everyone had our best interests at heart."

What's on your summer reading list?

With summer in full swing, all of us at the office of Dr. Charles Ruff wanted to remind our patients about the importance of reading. Sure it’s easy to keep putting off reading this time of year, but reading during the summer is a vital step in brain development and warding off the dreaded “summer slide.” Plus, it's fun!

Today, we thought we’d ask: What's on YOUR summer reading list? What are some of your all-time favorites? Out of ideas for great summer reads? Ask us for suggestions, and our staff and Dr. Ruff would be happy to provide a few suggestions. You may also ask a local librarian for some ideas or check out these summer reading ideas that we came across today, courtesy of Barnes & Noble.

Happy reading! Be sure to share with us your summer picks or your all-time favorites on our Facebook page!

Orthodontic Emergency Care with Dr. Ruff

True orthodontic emergencies are very rare, but when they do occur we are available to you. As a general rule, you should call the office when you experience severe pain or when you have a painful appliance problem that you can't take care of yourself. We’ll be able to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ruff.

You might be surprised to learn that you may be able to temporarily solve many problems yourself until you schedule an appointment with Charles J. Ruff, DMD.

The following solutions may help you relieve your discomfort:

Poking Wire: Using a pencil eraser, push the poking wire down or place wax on it to alleviate the discomfort.

Loose Bracket or Band: If your bracket or band is still attached to the wire, you should leave it in place and put wax on it. If the wire comes out entirely, wrap the bracket with a tissue.

Loose Wire: Using a tweezers, try to place your wire back into place. If doing this and using wax does not help, as a last resort use a small fingernail clipper to clip the wire behind the last tooth to which it is securely fastened. If your discomfort continues, place wax on it.

Loose Appliance: If your appliance is poking you, place wax on the offending part of your appliance.

Headgear Does Not Fit: Sometimes headgear discomfort is caused by not wearing the headgear as instructed by your orthodontist. Please refer to the instructions provided by your orthodontist. If the facebow is bent, please call our office for assistance. Surprisingly, headgear becomes more comfortable the more it's worn, so be sure you’re getting in the prescribed hours.

General Soreness: When you get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for three to five days. This can be relieved by rinsing your mouth with a warm salt water mouthwash. Dissolve one teaspoonful of salt in 8 ounces of warm water, and rinse your mouth vigorously. If the tenderness is severe, take aspirin or whatever you normally take for headache or similar pain.

Remember, after alleviating your discomfort, it is still very important that you call our office as soon as possible to schedule a time to repair the problem.

Dr. Ruff's Office Asks: What are your fun 4th of July plans?

This coming Monday, July 4th, is Independence Day and the United States of America will be turning 235 years old! It’s a day to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence and also a time for every American to pay homage to our soldiers, past and present, who have placed themselves in harm’s way so that we may continue to enjoy our freedom.

Dr. Ruff and team will be celebrating this Monday and we would like to know, what are your plans for the 4th of July? Will you be out in the sun? Have you stocked up on fireworks? Are you going to grill up your favorite summer foods? Are you staying in town or heading somewhere else? If you have a 4th of July tradition, we would love to hear about it.

Whatever you plan to do, the office of Dr. Ruff hopes you have a fun and safe holiday! Feel free to upload your 4th of July photos to our Facebook page and let us know how your Independence Day turned out this year.