Braces

Imagine this: You have braces, and you bite down into a Snickers bar (or Almond Joy, or Payday..) and realize, “oh snap! I swallowed a braces bracket!” You forgot those pesky nuts are on the “don’t eat with braces” list. So what do you do now? Here’s everything you need to know about what happens

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