The very real dangers of buying braces online
For the modern day consumer, online shopping is a valuable tool. As of 2022, 21 percent of retail purchases were made online, with over 2 billion people visiting online storefronts globally. You can buy just about anything online,...
New Year, New Smile
As we approach the holiday season and the new year that follows, many of us are looking to make meaningful changes in our lives. It’s easy to take stock of the progress we’ve made and the ways we...Continue reading
Behind teeth braces
If traditional braces are not your style it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on straightening your teeth. In fact, there are invisible braces that offer a discreet and comfortable approach to tooth straightening. In addition to...Continue reading
Limiting the lisp from braces
One of the aspects of getting Lingual braces or Invisalign is learning how to talk with metal wires or plastic in your mouth. Many people describe having a slight lisp in the beginning, which can be uncomfortable or...Continue reading
Can you play an instrument with braces?
Art lessons are an important part of growing up, and studies show that education in the arts supports the development of motor, social and language skills in children. As a result, most schools offer either a visual or...Continue reading
Can you whiten teeth with Invisalign braces?
As Invisalign® specialists, we get a lot of questions from patients about how treatment works. From queries about eating with Invisalign to keeping your aligners clean, there’s one that stands out however: tooth whitening. Namely, can you whiten...Continue reading
Your Invisalign daily routine
Invisalign® has become a popular alternative to traditional braces due to the fact that they’re barely noticeable. Not only do the clear aligners offer more discretion than chunky metal brackets, but most patients describe increased comfort when using...Continue reading
Going back to school with braces made easy
The new school year is fast approaching, but not every kid is quite ready to go back to the classroom. Going back to school means new teachers, new classmates, and new social situations. It’s a big transition that...Continue reading
Braces in pop culture
When you think of braces, you probably think of awkward teens and nerdy adults. This is largely because of the way braces have been portrayed in pop culture. Unfortunately, this stereotype discourages people from getting braces even when...Continue reading
Summer may be the best time to get braces. Here’s why.
If you’ve been thinking about orthodontics, it might surprise you to know that summer is the best time of the year to get braces. So, as we come to the end of June and transition into July and...Continue reading