You’ve noticed your child’s teeth aren’t coming in straight, so you know that braces are probably in their future. However, you may wonder what’s the best age for kids’ braces, or whether kids can even have braces. At Bowman DMD Orthodontics in Fort Walton, FL, we’ll examine your child’s teeth and create a treatment plan […]
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 and Niceville, FL. Here are some of our favorite perks that come along with […]
How Can You Keep Braces From Being Noticeable? 10 Advantages of Clear Braces
If you’ve been told you need braces but have been putting off getting them because you don’t want a mouthful of metal, you’re in luck. Bowman DMD in Fort Walton Beach, FL offers clear braces, which are much less noticeable than the metal alternative. However, that isn’t the only advantage of the clear option. 10 […]
What Is Orthodontia? 12 Things to Know If You’re New to Orthodontia
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 prevention of dental or jaw abnormalities such as crooked teeth, bite problems, and jaw alignment. Orthodontists such […]
What Should You Expect From a First Visit to the Orthodontist?
Regular dental visits can be unnerving as it is, so being faced with your first orthodontist appointment can be an especially daunting idea. We at Bowman DMD in Fort Walton Beach, FL, want to help give first-time patients a clear picture of what they can expect from their appointment. What Should You Expect From a […]
Do Ceramic Braces Take Longer Than 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 in dental problems. Fortunately, you can achieve a beautiful smile and reduce your chances of suffering from teeth issues by getting […]
How Quickly Does Invisalign Work?
Long gone are the days of having to wear metal brackets and wires, the dreaded headgear, food restrictions, painful mouth cuts and abrasions, difficulty in oral hygiene, and bearing the nickname “metal mouth” for years. Say hello to more smiles, better diets, and cleaner, healthier teeth and gums, for about half the time that metal […]
Braces for Kids FAQs: What Is the Best Age to Get Braces?
Having braces is more than just an integral adolescent experience; it’s the only way to give your kids the gift of a brilliant and straight smile. If you want your child to enter adulthood with a perfect, confident smile, you need to invest in braces for kids. And Brodie Bowman Orthodontics in Fort Walton Beach, […]
Braces for Teens: What Type of Braces Work the Fastest?
For many teens, getting braces is a rite of passage. Some teens look forward to braces because they are dreaming of having a beautiful smile. Other teens dread the thought because they feel self-conscious about wearing metal brackets. In either case, most teens want the process to go as quickly as possible. At Bowman DMD […]
Types of Bad Bites and Their Treatments
WHAT IS A BAD BITE? A bad bite, also called a malocclusion, is when the upper and lower teeth don’t fit together the way they should. Depending on the type of malocclusion, this can cause a variety of problems, from impacting speech to making digestion less efficient to worsening TMD troubles, and they can even increase […]