You won’t find the word “malocclusion” thrown around in everyday conversations (unless you spend a lot of time around oral health professionals,...
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Braces vs Invisalign: A Comparison
No one wants to have crooked or poorly spaced teeth. In addition to looking less beautiful than straight, well-aligned teeth, they are more...
3 Types of Orthodontic Headgear
Braces do an amazing job of fixing all sorts of orthodontic problems. As effective as they can be, they aren’t always enough on their own. For those...
Water Flossers and Braces: What You Should Know
Having braces means embracing a few changes to how you do things. There are foods you shouldn’t eat because they can damage your braces. There are...
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Early Symptoms of Orthodontic Problems
Most adults either have had some orthodontic work done or know someone else who has. You probably have an idea of the amount of time it takes to...
How to Make Your Braces Better Suit You
How do you feel about wearing braces? Many people feel a certain amount of resignation, knowing that braces can make their smile more beautiful and...
Factors That Impact How Long You’ll Wear Braces
So you’ve been told that you need braces to straighten your teeth. The idea of having a straighter smile that is properly aligned is attractive. The...
3 Subtle Straightening Solutions for Adults and Teens
Traditional metal braces are wonderfully effective at straightening teeth. There are a few downsides to them though. One of the biggest concerns for...
What to Expect During Your First Orthodontic Consultation
So you’ve decided that you could benefit from orthodontic treatment, but you’re not quite sure where to start. The best place to start (once you’ve...
Are There Any Advantages to Getting Braces as a Teen?
If you have a teen who would benefit from getting braces, that’s probably something that has been a topic of conversation from time to time. Braces...
Tips for Caring for Ceramic Braces
Braces can be something of a sore point (sometimes literally) for some people. Teens and adults alike can be quite self-conscious about how they...
What is Phase 1 Orthodontic Treatment?
Have you ever heard about interceptive orthodontics? It’s a style of orthodontic treatment that is divided into two phases. Phase 1 is somewhat of...
Pros and Cons of 3 Types of Retainers
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the end of your braces treatment! Now you can live the rest of your life with a beautifully straightened,...
Chewing Gum and Braces: What You Need to Know
There are a whole host of rules about what you should and shouldn’t eat or chew when you have braces. Conventional wisdom says that chewing gum is...
When Should I Call about Problems With My Braces?
Most of the time, things with braces tend to go pretty smoothly. Still, it’s not unheard of for problems to crop up from time to time. Sometimes...
3 Misconceptions about Braces and the Truth behind Them
When it comes to straightening teeth, braces are often the go-to method. Tried and true, there’s no denying that they can yield quality results....
What Makes Someone a Good Candidate for Invisalign?
If you’ve looked into teeth straightening options, you’ve undoubtedly come across the concept of clear aligners like Invisalign. The idea that you...