Orthodontic treatment for you or your child is a major investment. Choosing the right orthodontist is an important health decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. With treatments that can take up to a year or longer, it’s necessary to find someone that you trust and that you feel completely comfortable with. Here are a few…
A picture-perfect smile used to mean years of awkward metal wires and brackets. Invisalign is a safer, more comfortable way to get that beautiful, confident smile. If you live in Las Vegas, you’re in the right place to receive Invisalign treatment from one of the most experienced providers in the nation. But why is Invisalign…
Braces are a common orthodontic treatment used to fix a variety of alignment issues such as overcrowding, spacing issues, overbites, underbites, and more. Problems with dental alignment increase the risk of serious oral health complications such as gum disease, cavities, and tooth damage. Poor alignment can also lead to problems that affect your eating, speaking,…
When you hear, “palate expander,” what comes to mind? Most people associate palate expansion with children. For many children, palate expanders help fix a narrow palate and gradually widen the jaw to allow teeth to fit together properly. While palate expanders are typically used to treat orthodontic issues in children, adult patients can also benefit…
Invisalign is a unique alternative to traditional braces. With Invisalign, you can get your confident smile without ever having to worry about showing a mouth full of metal. The Invisalign process provides you with braces that are practically invisible. You get a healthier, more beautiful smile without the shiny metal brackets and wires that come…
Although it may seem hard to believe during the process, one day those braces will come off. It’s an exciting day, but orthodontic treatment doesn’t end after braces, however. To maintain your straight, shiny new smile you must wear a retainer as directed after your braces are removed. Remember that while braces straighten teeth, retainers…
We orthodontists make a pretty big deal about fluoride and how good it is for your teeth. Truly, fluoride is the best cavity fighter out there, helping our teeth stay healthy and strong! But how exactly does fluoride do such an awesome job at keeping our mouths cavity-free? Fluoride for Teeth Prevents And Repairs Tooth…
Getting braces can be a big change for some people. Most patients wonder what they can eat, how long the process will take, how much the braces will hurt. You probably have a lot of questions too. Here are a few things to help you know what to expect when getting braces. Things to Do…
Getting braces can be daunting, and it can feel like you may never get them off. Plus there’s a lot to learn about eating and cleaning habits and the lifestyle change braces can bring. We put together a list of our 5 best braces tips to help you adjust to braces life. 1. Wax is…
You decided you want to straighten your teeth, and you also decided you might not want traditional braces. The good news is there are other options besides braces that can give you a new smile! Here are a few of our top orthodontist-approved alternatives to braces. As always, talk to your orthodontist about which treatment…
We get a lot of questions about clear orthodontic retainers, so we wanted to put together a quick blog post all about them! From care to composition, we tried to cover everything you need to know about clear plastic retainers! What are clear retainers made of? Clear retainers are made of high-quality transparent plastic. If…
Summer food is the best! The heat brings fruit, veggies, hamburgers, ice cream, and all the summer barbecue food you can eat. Braces can make it difficult to enjoy the good summer food, though. Which summer foods should you avoid with braces, and which can you eat? Here’s our take. Stay Away from Hard, Sticky,…
