Debanding
Getting braces off is exciting! The terminology we use for this exciting event is less so- We call this Debanding. The term Deband...
Pregnancy and Orthodontic Treatment
If you are pregnant and interested in starting orthodontic treatment, I will generally advise one of two things: 1) Seek approval from...
Trauma During Treatment
Unfortunately things happen. Trauma to the face can happen in an instant especially during sports, and it can be quite scary. If the soft...
Spaces During Treatment
Why do I have spaces now that I am in treatment? The early stages of orthodontic treatment are the leveling/alignment phases. What this...
Braces are Braces, Right?
You might be surprised to know that there are a LOT of different kinds of braces. There are many different companies that make braces,...
Under Observation
As I have mentioned before, the AAO recommends that children be examined by an orthodontist starting at the age of 7. For young kids that...
"Old-Fashioned" Extractions
Orthodontic treatment today is more streamlined, comfortable, and all around better than it ever was. As a result, orthodontists...
Baby Tooth Extractions
Baby teeth (primary teeth) are meant to come out on their own. So then why would an orthodontist recommend extracting baby teeth? There...
Braces and Vacation
Summer is coming up, which means traveling and vacations. Don’t forget to take care of your braces or Invisalign while on vacation, and...
Money Matters: Do I Have to Pay Everything Up Front?
I cannot speak for all Orthodontic offices, but in our office we understand that everyone has a different budget and different monthly...
