What Types of Braces are Available for Orthodontic Treatment?
When it comes to orthodontic treatment, there is no shortage of choices available. Selecting the correct braces for your situation is not that difficult. Your consultation with us will help you decide the right type of braces to suit your individual needs and shift your teeth into the proper positions. Metal Braces When most people […]
Orthodontic Treatment at the Office of Brodie Bowman, DMD
When it comes to orthodontic treatment, you want to know that you are in good hands. You know how important it is to have a beautiful smile. Sometimes, you need extra help to get the best outcome. Whether you need orthodontic correction for your kids or for yourself as an adult, there are many options […]
Preventing Tooth Damage During Orthodontic Correction
Orthodontic treatment is important to your appearance, your oral health and your overall health. However, you must follow a high standard of oral hygiene during your treatment for optimal results. Teenagers may be at risk for tooth damage during orthodontic correction because their teeth have less resistance to tooth decay, and they may not follow […]
The Best Time to Consider Orthodontic Treatment
When it comes to orthodontic treatment, you are likely to assume that this is primarily a teen issue. While adults may get orthodontic work at any time in their lives, it is during the middle school and high school years that it is most typical to see young adults who are wearing braces, retainers, clear […]
Common Problems with Braces
Many people need braces at some point to improve the alignment of their teeth. As they will often need to wear the braces for months or years, problems can arise. The following are among the more common problems people have with their braces: Loose band: The band encircles the tooth. Fiddling with it or eating […]
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 Do Braces Move My Teeth?
Braces are a rather ingenious tool that was invented to move teeth. They can correct issues like overbites and can also fix cosmetic issues by making all teeth straight and even. Since teeth are bone, this process can take quite a while, but how do braces move teeth in the first place? Grace and Bowman […]