Whether you’ve completed your orthodontic treatment with braces or Invisalign, you’ll need to wear a retainer to keep your teeth straight. A retainer could be a metal framework with plastic molded to fit your teeth, or, you may have an Invisalign clear retainer that’s not as noticeable. Regardless, wearing your retainer is...
Are you considering getting braces as an adult? If you are, know that the choice to get orthodontics and straighten your smile is well worth the investment. Whether you are receiving orthodontic treatment for the first time or are getting braces again after not wearing your retainer after treatment...
While some children are excited to get braces and can’t wait, there are others that dread this event in their life! While braces have come a long way from the traditional “metal mouth”, most braces typically look and feel the same. Some orthodontists offer colorful bands, some don’t. Some...
Adjusting to braces can be a challenge! The teeth are often sore in the days that follow the application of braces or an adjustment. It’s essential to properly care for your braces throughout your treatment—not just to protect your smile, but to receive a speedy treatment with minimal discomfort!...
Congratulations on choosing Invisalign aligners to straighten your teeth and achieve a stunning smile! To ensure the success of your treatment and keep your aligners clean and sturdy, it’s crucial to maintain a proper care routine.
So how can you best care for your Invisalign trays to ensure your teeth...
After finishing orthodontic treatment to achieve a straight smile, the last thing patients want is for their teeth to shift back to their original positions.
Orthodontic relapse refers to the gradual shifting of teeth after completing orthodontic treatment, which can ultimately jeopardize your new smile. The severity of the relapse...
If you have braces, congratulations! You’re well on your way to a gorgeous smile. While many people get braces as children and teenagers, more and more adults are opting for the treatment to get their dream smile. Although braces can be cumbersome at times, those colorful bands and shiny...
Overbites happen when the top row of your teeth essentially covers the lower row, especially
in the front. These are caused by the unique size and shape of your jaw as well as your teeth, as
having too little room for your teeth or too much could cause an overbite.
It’s likely...
If your teeth are misaligned or you have jaw pain, it might be time to consider orthodontic treatment. You’re never too old to have braces—in fact, today, one in four people receiving orthodontic treatment is an adult .
You have modern options besides traditional metal braces if you’re concerned about...
Impacted wisdom teeth happen when there’s no room for your wisdom teeth to emerge. Your third molars will try to erupt through your gumline, but due to an underlying problem, won’t be able to.
What this means is that wisdom teeth get stuck either underneath the gumline or only partially...