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Ready, Set, Go! Three Tips to Prepare for Getting New Braces Put On
Getting braces put on can be an exciting experience, but it can also feel overwhelming - especially when figuring out what to do for the first few weeks of treatment. Some questions can include: "What can I do to prep for treatment?" and "What will I have to change...
Getting the Most Out of Braces: Your Orthodontic Care Kit
When you have braces, it's important to be prepared when you leave the house. Metal and ceramic braces require extra, on-the-road care to keep your smile looking and feeling great. To make sure that you're always prepared to stay on top of your orthodontic treatment...
Affording Braces: Down Payment, Cost, and Financing
Getting braces can be scary for anyone, no matter what age you are. But affording them can be even more intimidating, especially when you look at finance options, payment plans, the cost of braces, insurance, and other factors. If you're considering orthodontic...
Do You Need a Referral for Orthodontist Appointments?
Have you been checking in on your teeth and wondering, "Is it time to talk to an orthodontist?" Whether you're eyeing a gap or a bad bite, it's important to know when you can see an orthodontist (and what you need to make an appointment). One of the questions that...
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...









