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Orthodontic Advice From Dr. Bowman

Straight answers about braces, Invisalign, retainers, and everything in between, from the team that has straightened Emerald Coast smiles for 19 years.

The Final Stretch: What to Expect in the Last Days of Orthodontic Treatment

Every individual embarking on the orthodontic treatment journey eagerly looks forward to the day their braces come off. It signifies the end of an era of metal brackets and wires and the unveiling of a new, radiant smile…

How Do SmartClip Braces Work?

SmartClip Braces takes braces to the next level by making them easier to manage and adjust. Our team at Brodie Bowman Orthodontics in Fort Walton Beach, FL, and Niceville, FL, is pleased to offer these self-ligating brac…

Diamond Braces: How Are They Different and What Are the Benefits?

If you’re tired of slogging through the internet to find the right braces for you, our office is ready to give you some answers. Diamond braces are one of the several options we offer at Bowman DMD at Fort Walton Beach a…

What Is Orthodontia? 12 Things to Know

If your dentist has told you that you or your child needs orthodontia, you may have a few questions about what that is and why it’s necessary. Orthodontics is specialized dentistry that is focused on the treatment and pr…

Ceramic Braces and Metal Braces

In addition to impacting the appearance of your smile, misaligned teeth, crowded teeth, and other orthodontic problems can cause you to have difficulty brushing and flossing your teeth. Over time, this issue can result i…

Can Kids Model with Braces?

Kids are so amazing in advertisements because they portray innocence and genuine emotions. For a child to appear in an advert, they need to be nurtured in almost all areas of their lives like public speaking, personal pr…

Benefits of Having Mini Braces

Misaligned teeth can cause problems for people in a variety of ways. They can make it harder to bite and chew food, especially if the problem involves something like an overbite or an underbite. Aside from functional iss…

Getting Braces with Wisdom Teeth

You’ve made the decision to move forward with orthodontic treatment. You’ve made a wise choice. Not only will you have a beautiful smile when your treatment is over, but you will also make it easier to have healthier tee…

DMD vs. DDS

A dentist is someone who examines, diagnoses and treats conditions and diseases of the teeth, gums and related areas. They will either have a DDS or a DMD degree. Is There a Difference Between a DDS and a DMD? DDS is an …

What Do Teeth Look Like After Braces?

Having an attractive smile is such a plus. It is so important that some people are referred to as having a million-dollar smile. This means that their smile is so perfect and attractive that they are basically able to ge…

Clear Braces Vs Mini Diamond Braces

There used to be only one type of braces: the metal “railroad tracks.” Traditional metal braces are still the most common and widely-used type of braces. Patients, however, now have other choices. Mini diamond braces Min…

How to Remove Ceramic Braces Stain

If you have opted for ceramic braces, you most likely chose this alternative to traditional braces because it is less noticeable. Clear, ceramic brackets are used, along with elastic bands and thin arch wires. While your…

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