While you have braces, you’ll have regular appointments with your orthodontists for adjustments. Since you’re seeing your orthodontist regularly, do you really need to keep seeing your regular dentist? There’s a big difference between dentist appointments and adjustments with your orthodontist, and both are important. Why You Need Dentist Appointments During Orthodontic Treatment Even though[…..]
How to Care For Your Retainer
The day your braces come off is most definitely a cause for celebration! Your smile is straight and bright, and treatment is almost done. That’s right – it’s almost done. Wearing your retainer is just as important as keeping your appointments for adjustments, and if you’re smart, you’ll wear your retainer for a long time to[…..]
How to Smile Naturally for Photos
If you’re like most people, you probably feel a little self conscious when someone takes your picture. Feeling awkward makes your smile come out looking a little bit forced, which only makes you more self conscious the next time someone picks up a camera. A bright, confident smile is possibly the most attractive thing you[…..]
3 Reasons to Love Your Braces
Getting braces is an investment in a brighter, better smile for years to come. Most people undergoing orthodontic treatment are excited about the results they’re working towards, and they’re a little less than excited about the treatment itself. That attitude is starting to change, though. Adults, teens, and kids who have braces are more often[…..]
Adult Braces: What Are My Options?
Braces aren’t just for kids and teens! In fact, adult braces are common than ever, and in some parts of the world, people are beginning to treat braces as a fashion accessory. Many adults don’t even realize that braces or aligners are an option until they take their child to the orthodontist for treatment. As[…..]
How Much Does Invisalign Cost?
When you’re thinking about straightening your smile, Invisalign is a tempting option. Instead of a mouth full of brackets, you might be able to get the smile you want with discrete, removable aligners that don’t irritate your cheeks and lips. Invisalign costs a little more than traditional metal brackets. Most people want to know 2[…..]
