Braces

There’s a common misconception that braces are only for kids and teens. While it’s true that many kids and teens have braces, plenty of adults have braces too! More adults are proudly getting braces than ever before. In fact, according to the American Association of Orthodontists, the number of adult orthodontic patients is at an […]

You took care of your braces or Invisalign® clear aligners throughout your whole orthodontic treatment, and look where that got you—to a beautiful, brilliant smile! Now to maintain your smile, it’s time to give your retainer the same TLC. By storing and cleaning your retainer properly, you’ll keep your retainer in its best condition and

Teens already have enough changes happening in their lives. Think pimples… awkward dates… and bad hair days. They’re basically a rite of passage. Some teens may see braces as a part of this unfortunate transition phase—but we’re there to correct that! We want teens to feel good about getting braces and undergoing a life-changing transformation.

What’s on your summer to-do list? Traveling or vacationing? Swimming and playing sports? Maybe you’re more interested in ‘Netflix and do nothing at all’? Whichever way you prefer to do it is the right way to do it. That’s the beauty of summer. For some kids and teens, there are no questions asked when it

Leading active lives is a way of life for many people, and sports often plays a big part in maintaining health and fitness. The ugly side of sports is that more than 3,000,000 teeth are knocked out during sporting events every year. This statistic may alarm you if you’re considering getting braces! You may be

Nowadays, there are tons of alternatives to traditional metal braces! We’re proud to offer a number of different types of braces, including metal braces, clear ceramic braces, Invisalign® clear aligners—and gold braces. Although gold braces aren’t as well known as the other types of braces, they’re still the preferred choice for a number of patients,

Can adults even get braces? The answer is yes. If you’re wondering how long adults wear braces, there isn’t really a simple answer. There really is no way to say how long you will have to wear braces without scheduling a complimentary exam with an orthodontist or doing a virtual smile assessment. An orthodontist will

Nowadays, braces are more comfortable than ever before! High-quality materials and advanced technologies have helped to make the treatment experience more effective, more efficient, and far more comfortable than ever before. Braces are not painful, but they can cause some minor soreness sometimes. There are a number of precautions you can take to minimize this

Step 1: Don’t panic! Broken brackets and wires are not the end of the world. In fact, these situations are relatively common. Maybe you slipped up and ate something on the do-not-eat-with-braces list. (We know you didn’t intend to binge on those caramel candies, but they quickly became irresistible. It happens.) Now you run your