Orthodontics
At any given time, around four million Americans are undergoing teeth straightening using braces. Orthodontic treatments require an investment of time and money, so your orthodontic consultation is an important first step before making any commitment. Before your orthodontic treatment, you’ll want to learn about [...]
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7 Reasons to Get Braces as an Adult
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. […]
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How to Pay for Braces
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 […]
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Deciphering the Truth on Self-Ligating Braces
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 […]
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How Long Do Braces Take?
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 […]
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Learn How to Smile with 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 […]
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Beginner’s Guide to “Orthodontist” Language
At some point in almost every patient’s treatment, we get a comment about the weird language that we use when talking to our clinical assistants. Because we want the blog to be informative and educational, I’d like to take this chance to give y’all a crash course in what we are saying. Don’t judge me for using […]
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10 Questions to Ask During Your Orthodontic Consultation
At any given time, around four million Americans are undergoing teeth straightening using braces. Orthodontic treatments require an investment of time and money, so your orthodontic consultation is an important first step before making any commitment. Before your orthodontic treatment, you’ll want to learn about […]
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Orthodontic Treatments for Teeth Crowding
Crowded teeth aren’t only an aesthetic problem. While you may feel self-conscious about your crowding, the real issues come from the potential dental and physical health problems that can arise. Why is straightening your crowded teeth so important, anyway? Why can’t you just leave your special smile alone if it’s […]
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Rubber Bands Are Not Just Orthodontic Torture
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. […]
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Breathe easy. Smile confidently.
Millions of children, teens, and adults suffer from airway problems—some without knowing. And because you’ll likely see us more than your regular doctor, every TDR patient, of every age, gets an airway screening as part of their comprehensive orthodontic exam.
It’s just one of the ways we use technology and teamwork to deliver the very best care, in the most efficient way possible. Let’s get you smiling more, starting today!
