Braces Vs Clear Aligners

Braces Vs Clear Aligners

Today’s orthodontic patients have choices that patients of 20 years ago didn’t have, and one of those choices is braces vs clear aligners. Back then if you needed braces, there was only one choice. Now the multiple options mean patients need to work through the pros...
Keeping your Teeth Straight After Orthodontics

Keeping your Teeth Straight After Orthodontics

When it comes to orthodontic treatment, the aftercare can be just as important as the initial treatment. The last thing you want is for your teeth to move back to their old positions or become crooked in the months or years after your braces have been removed. But how...
How Can I Ensure I Won’t Have Stains After Braces?

How Can I Ensure I Won’t Have Stains After Braces?

Patients often ask if they are likely to see stains on their teeth after their braces have been removed. The short answer is no if you follow good oral hygiene and diet. Plaque and food not cleaned from teeth can cause permanent, unsightly marks on any teeth. How...
Is Orthodontics Only About Aesthetics?

Is Orthodontics Only About Aesthetics?

It’s a common question. People want to know if they need orthodontics for any medical reason or is the treatment purely for cosmetic reasons. Aesthetics is a Big Part of Orthodontics There is no denying that in many cases orthodontics is only related to aesthetics....
The Different Phases of Orthodontic Treatment

The Different Phases of Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontic treatment is a step-by-step system. While every orthodontic case differs from the next, the journey patients take is quite similar. Here we will walk you through the three phases of orthodontic treatment so you know what to expect at each stage. Phase 1...
How Orthodontics can Make People Happy

How Orthodontics can Make People Happy

It’s a fact of life that appearance has a significant impact on many people’s level of happiness. They can spend hours of their day dwelling on the body parts they aren’t happy about. While they can’t have longer legs or different skin color, teeth are one area which...

How Do Braces Actually Work?

Braces can achieve incredible results for patients who would otherwise ensure a lifetime of cosmetic and medical problems. It’s no wonder people want to know how the biomechanics of braces work. So here’s a broken-down version to help you understand the process....
What is an Orthodontist? (3 Years That Matter!)

What is an Orthodontist? (3 Years That Matter!)

An orthodontist is a specialist who diagnoses and treats dental and facial irregularities. Orthodontists hold a general dentist degree and also a specialist degree that provides the training they need to give the best outcome for patients of all ages seeking...
Closing Gaps in Teeth With Braces – Here’s How!

Closing Gaps in Teeth With Braces – Here’s How!

Gaps between teeth can be a concern in terms of form and function. Often the best way to close spaces between teeth is with braces. Other methods exist, but it depends on your desired outcome. Read on to find out how we can help you achieve your ideal smile. What is...