Why do I have spaces now that I am in treatment?

The early stages of orthodontic treatment are the leveling/alignment phases. What this means, is that general lining up of teeth and alleviation of crowding is occurring. As the braces and wires move the teeth, often litt...

You might be surprised to know that there are a LOT of different kinds of braces. There are many different companies that make braces, and each kind has small differences. In addition, companies make metal and ceramic braces so they come in these various materials as w...

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 need early Phase I intervention for one reason or another, this is great. But what about the majority of the kids who don’t need an...

I cannot speak for all Orthodontic offices, but in our office we understand that everyone has a different budget and different monthly expenses. That is why we have very flexible payment options so that a comfortable payment option or plan can be made for each patient...

Congratulations! You have braces! You are on your journey to a beautiful smile.

Now, how do you get through this first week? The braces may feel scratchy or sharp at first because you aren’t used to them. Also, your teeth may start to feel sore or achy. If not very sor...