Braces

Whether you’re in your teens or well into adulthood, getting braces can shake your confidence. There’s no doubt about it, people are going to notice you have them. Unfortunately, most people don’t feel that way. They can’t help but feel embarrassed or self-conscious about having braces. Aside from middle school-level [...]

Did you know that roughly four million people in the world currently wear braces? Whether you’re a teen or an adult, braces are an important part of getting the perfect smile you deserve. Unfortunately, braces can be notoriously expensive. So, how do you afford them if money is tight? The good news is that there […]

78% of Americans feel that people with crooked teeth are unsuccessful. Obviously, this is untrue, but first impressions are important, and if you aren’t nailing them, it can be detrimental to both your personal and professional lives. But when you think of braces, you probably envision a teenager with big metal [...]

If you’re considering getting braces as an adult, you may have some reservations. Aren’t they just for kids? Don’t they cost a fortune to get? Aren’t they painful? Those are probably some of the thoughts floating around in your head. And they may have you feeling hesitant. In this article, we’ll debunk some common [...]

In 2014, 1.4 million adults all over North America sought orthodontic treatments. What’s more, experts say this will continue to increase as more U.S. adults visit their dentist. In 2018 alone, 70% of adult Americans received regular dental care. That should tell you that you’re not alone in thinking of getting braces as an adult. [...]

One of the most unpopular aspects of orthodontic treatment is the rubber band. This tiny, innocent piece of rubber causes more headaches for patients, parents, assistants, and doctors than just about anything else we use. [...]

Self-ligating braces are braces that do not require the “color ties” to hold the wire to the braces A patient’s mother recently asked me about the claims made by another office with regards to their bracket system. It is an all-too-common question in our office so I figured I would take a moment to set the record [...]