Getting Straight: How to Get Affordable Braces for Adults and Teens
Nov 12, 2019Everyone wants a beautiful smile that makes them feel confident in any setting. The simple fact is that braces involve pricey materials as well as many hours of time for a highly specialized professional. None of that comes cheap. That doesn’t mean that everyone without thousands of disposable dollars is stuck, though. There are plenty […]
What Age Should You Get Braces?
Oct 11, 2019Wearing braces seems like a rite of childhood. Yet, out of the four million Americans wearing braces, 25% of them are adults. While it’s completely fine to wear braces as an adult, it’s often a smarter idea to head to the orthodontist before you reach adulthood. The problem many parents struggle with is wondering what […]
Get it Straight! The Best Types of Braces for Adults
Sep 11, 2019Research shows that most adults want to get braces for aesthetic reasons. Cuz there’s nothing like a show-stopping smile! Where the rub comes in is that braces are notoriously uncomfortable- and ugly. Having a mouth full of metal isn’t many people’s idea of a good time, or of an appealing smile. Fortunately, there are other […]
9 Signs You Might Be an Ideal Invisalign Candidate
Aug 26, 2019Did you know that nearly over 6 million people have chosen Invisalign over traditional braces to improve their smile? While it is like all forms of self-improvement in that it takes time and effort, for the vast majority of patients, Invisalign can be that change you need. But, it can be difficult to take the […]
The Do’s and Don’t of Braces
Aug 7, 2019Braces are a big investment, making it very important to take care of them. During your treatment, you will learn what causes discomfort or can damage your braces by breaking off a bracket or bending the wires. In order to avoid running into one of these situations, we’ve put together a few instructions that should […]
Tips to Keep your Braces or Retainer Clean
Aug 7, 2019Braces and retainers easily pick up food particles and bacteria. That’s why it is important to know when and how to clean them. Here are some quick and easy tips to keep your braces and retainers clean and fresh. Tips for clean retainers: If your retainer smells bad, is cloudy or tastes bad, then it […]
Victory Tastes Sweeter with All Your Teeth
Feb 28, 2019It’s every parent’s biggest fear: they get a call from the school that their child got a tooth knocked out playing in PE, or out on the court. Did you now that although this is 70% of parents’ biggest fears, a whopping 67% of parents admit that their child does NOT wear a mouthguard during […]
4 Myths About Invisalign ® DeBunked
Jan 17, 20191. MYTH: Invisalign ® is just for adults. Invisalign ® is perfect for kids and teens. While adults love Invisalign ® because it is an aesthetic and discreet way to correct their teeth, parents love Invisalign ® because their child’s hygiene is 100x better. There are no wires or brackets to clean in between. Plus, […]
Age 7 – Avoiding Future Problems for Your Child
Jan 16, 2019Parents want two things for their kids: 1) for them to be confident, and 2) for them to feel no pain. And over the last few decades, orthodontists have found a way to do that by beginning orthodontic treatment at age seven. “The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no […]