Our Blog
Protected: Affording Braces: Down Payment, Cost, and Financing
Password Protected
To view this protected post, enter the password below:
Protected: Do You Need a Referral for Orthodontist Appointments?
Password Protected
To view this protected post, enter the password below:
How Long Do You Have to Wear Retainers After Braces?
Braces and clear aligners are necessary to correct all types of issues and achieve a healthy smile. When your braces come off, it's amazing - you get to show off a brand-new, confident you! But just because you're done, it doesn't mean that your teeth stay straight...
Understanding Treatment: How Does Invisalign Fix Overbite Issues?
Invisalign (and other clear aligners) are awesome. When it comes to orthodontic treatment options, Invisalign clear aligners offer incredible results without calling attention to your dental treatment. But can all dental issues be fixed with clear aligner trays, or...
Broken Bracket: Braces Damage & What to Do
With today's tooth technology, reimagining your smile with the power of braces is simple, comfortable, and customizable - but it can still come with some challenges. Broken brackets are a common issue when you're straightening out bite problems, and it's important to...
Affordability: Can Insurance Cover Invisalign Cost?
Investing in your smile is important, but also expensive. While we wish that cosmetic treatment and orthodontic coverage were guaranteed for everyone, dental insurance companies often cover only part or none of Invisalign treatment costs. Between check-ups, tray...
Orthodontic Teeth Straightening Options
When most people think of orthodontic treatments, they picture metal gear on crooked teeth. And while we still use metal bands and brackets to correct smiles of all shapes and sizes, they are not the only choice available - we have aligner trays, lingual braces,...
Can a Broken Bracket Delay Treatment?
You're in the middle of straightening your smile and you've been really careful with your braces, but one day you notice that one of your brackets is broken. It happens to all our orthodontic patients, so don't panic! It's not an emergency and your doctor can easily...
What Can You Eat When You Have Braces?
Planning meals and picking out snacks is a big part of our day. But when you're wearing braces, one of the biggest changes is what you eat, and sometimes our favorite foods go out the window during orthodontic treatment. While your orthodontist should go over items to...
Getting the Most Out of Your Invisalign | MN
Invisalign aligners are the perfect smile solution for those who don't want to deal with the hassle of traditional metal braces. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign aligners are removable and virtually invisible, meaning that your orthodontic treatment and oral...