If you have been thinking about getting braces, you may have turned to the Internet to find out how to straighten your teeth. While there is a lot of information about all kinds of dental braces online, there...Continue reading
Category: Braces
The gift of straight teeth
The holiday season is upon us, and we are all struggling to find the right gift for that special someone in your life. For some people, that special someone may be yourself—an equally worthy gift recipient for any...Continue reading
Do Lingual Braces take longer to straighten teeth?
Most people are familiar with traditional braces, and probably have their own opinions and even experiences with the process. Lingual braces, however, are a lesser known option for straightening your teeth. Unless you happened to be a child...Continue reading
Getting braces while in college just makes sense
Most people get braces for the first time around the end of elementary school or the beginning of middle school. However, plenty of patients find themselves with crooked teeth again years after their initial treatment. This can be...Continue reading
InBrace Smartwires Pros and Cons
InBrace Smartwire Pros and Cons Traditional dental braces tend to get a bad rap due to their uncomfortable, bulky, and highly visible nature. However, over time new developments in technology have allowed us to create new types of...Continue reading
Can Invisalign braces break?
Invisible braces are a great alternative to traditional braces for people who want to skip the uncomfortable, unattractive metal wiring. They are a favorite of teens and adults who want to achieve their perfect smile with a little...Continue reading
Am I too old for braces?
Many people associate braces with our awkward adolescent years. The sight of traditional metal braces is enough to bring up memories of middle and high school, which may or may not be pleasant. Even though braces are considered...Continue reading
How Covid-19 created the perfect time to get dental braces
What is the worst part about getting braces? Next to the discomfort, many people would say the embarrassment. There’s no shame in wanting a smile transformation, but traditional braces are noticeable and not viewed very favorably. If you...Continue reading
DIY dental braces nightmare stories
DIY braces have become “trendy” after several teenagers and college students posted YouTube videos making claims that they’ve straightened their teeth on their own. Sounds tempting if you’re considering braces because orthodontic treatment is costly. However, attempting to...Continue reading
DIY braces safety tip: don’t do it!
The internet has become a gold mine for DIY’ers. And, while there are a lot of good ideas for DIY projects, the trend toward DIY braces is not one of them. DIY braces have gained in popularity due...Continue reading