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Adult Braces

Do Braces Take Longer for Adults?

If you didn’t get braces as a teenager, you may wonder if braces for adults are even a thing. Fortunately, you can get braces as an adult and straighten your teeth into the smile you’ve always wanted. At Brodie Bowman Orthodontics in Fort Walton Beach and Niceville, FL, we offer

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What Age Should Kids Get Braces?

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

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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 prevention of dental or jaw abnormalities such as crooked teeth, bite problems,

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orthodontist vs dentist

Orthodontist: Things You Expect From a First Visit

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

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ceramic braces

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 in dental problems. Fortunately, you can achieve a beautiful smile and reduce your chances of suffering

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Invisalign

Invisalign: How Quickly Does ItWork?

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

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Braces For Kids

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

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Type of Braces

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

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