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 braces are not as visible as the metal brackets and wires that are most common, you still have to […]
Is it Ever Too Late to Begin Orthodontics?
You aren’t happy with your smile. While your teeth are healthy, strong, and white, you have orthodontic concerns that you can’t avoid. Each time you look in the mirror, you see those gaps, crowding, or bite issues that make you want to stay away from a camera. You’ve always thought that orthodontics were for teenagers. […]
Types of Braces
Braces are dental devices that orthodontists use to help straighten teeth that may be misaligned or crooked in their alignment. Often, teeth that protrude or form gaps in the teeth line may be adjusted so that a straighter line of teeth is produced. Braces work alongside time to give patients a winning smile that makes […]
How Soon Should I Consider Kids Braces?
While most children are going to need braces at some point in their life, determining the right time to take them to the orthodontist can be hard for most parents. Waiting too long can force your child to wear braces for a longer period of time, but you still have to wait until some of […]
Teen Treatment – The Right Time to Start
In the United States, many youngsters eventually hear from their dentists that a trip to the orthodontist is necessary. Some of them receive braces before they even reach the double digits, and others begin this regimen in their teenage years. When teens begin Invisalign or braces depends upon the individual and his or her condition. […]
Metal vs. Ceramic Braces
If you or a loved one will need braces to correct crooked teeth, gaps between teeth, overbite, and/or underbite, then you’ll probably need to decide whether you want metal or ceramic braces. While they both exist to provide the same results, there are some differences that you should understand in order to make the best […]