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If you’re an adult considering orthodontic care and braces, you’re not alone. More than 20 percent of people who wear braces are adults like you. If you happen to be among the ranks of adults who are considering getting braces again, you might feel very alone, and...
When you decide to invest in orthodontic care—and it is an investment in health and wellbeing—it’s important to make sure that you, or your child, are receiving the best possible care from the right specialist. Knowing how to choose an orthodontist isn’t easy. Just...
Separating myth from reality can be especially difficult when it comes to getting, and wearing, braces. We’ve identified the most common bits of misinformation we’ve heard. Let’s tackle some common myths about orthodontics: Myth #1: An orthodontist and dentist are the...
For tweens and teenagers, braces are a rite of passage, and the resulting beautiful and healthy smile makes the process all worth it. But what about the parents? What should parents of orthodontic patients do to prepare themselves and their kids for treatment? Here...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Taking care of orthodontic health doesn’t just mean taking measures to correct your bite and straighten your teeth. It means protecting the teeth and jaw when you do activities that may bring injuries to those areas. Whether you or...
One common misconception parents have is that braces are just for aesthetics to make sure your child has perfectly straight teeth. While that is a wonderful benefit of treatment, orthodontics is more than just a pretty smile and has many benefits for your child’s oral...
While orthodontics may appear to be a modern branch of oral care, the practice has existed since the early days of society. To this day, orthodontic treatment is still growing and advancing everyday with developing technologies making treatment more effective....
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends kids to have an initial orthodontic evaluation around the age of 6 or 7. However, this doesn’t mean they will get braces or other orthodontic treatment immediately, it only allows your orthodontist to evaluate...
Will I be able to find something I can eat with my braces? How do I take out my aligners without my date noticing? What about kissing at the end of the night with my braces? If you’re currently undergoing or thinking of starting orthodontic treatment, these questions...