Orthodontist News
Functions of Different Parts of Your Braces
IF YOU ARE or have been an orthodontic patient, you’ve probably wondered what the different parts of braces are for. Some patients just have the basics while others need special appliances to correct a more difficult problem. Let’s take a closer look. The Foundation: The Brackets The brackets are the anchor points that support the rest […]
Professional Orthodontics Vs. Mail Aligners
ARE MAIL-ORDER aligners worth getting instead of professional orthodontic treatment with an orthodontist? We don’t think so, and it’s not just that we’re biased. Mail-order aligners can be cheaper and easier than in-office orthodontic treatment, but you’re really getting what you pay for (in a bad way). Straightening teeth is a complex and delicate process, and […]
Avoiding Post-Braces Stains
OUTSIDE OF ANTIQUE FURNITURE and modern art, stains are pretty much always bad news. Worst of all is when the stains are on our teeth. If we aren’t careful during orthodontic treatment, we can end up with white spots on our teeth around where the brackets used to be when the braces come off. But why […]
Debunking 8 Braces Myths
EVEN IF YOU’VE NEVER had braces before, you’ve probably still heard a lot of things about what they’re like. Well, don’t believe everything you hear, because there is some bad information out there. That’s why today we’re going to bust eight of the most common braces myths. 1. Braces Rust While braces are often made of […]
Impacted Teeth and Orthodontic Treatment
NO TWO SMILES ARE the same, and the teeth that make them don’t always come in at the same rates. Some people get their adult teeth ahead of schedule, others get them late, and a few are left wondering if a tooth got lost on its way out. These are the impacted teeth. Most of the […]
