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Braces come with a lot of extra care to ensure your treatment runs as smoothly and safely as possible. Broken wires due to eating the wrong foods can cause pain and expensive repairs. The wrong foods can also cause sugar and debris to build up, causing plaque to form,...

Adult braces may not seem like a common choice. Kids and teens benefit from braces by getting them early due to their developmental changes. However, adult braces continue to surge in popularity and are now worn by over 1 million people, according to a 2014 study...

Braces help improve your smile by gradually exerting force on your teeth. While they can fix alignment issues, gaps, and bite problems, they can also be uncomfortable due to the wire’s consistent pressure and the brackets pressing against your lips and gums. This...

Braces can do wonders when correcting crowded, misspaced, and misaligned teeth. They can also fix bite and speech problems. However, the wires and brackets contain many small spaces for food to get trapped and plaque to build. Without the proper techniques, they can...

Types of Braces: The Ultimate Guide Braces with cumbersome metal brackets and wires used to be the standard treatment for anyone who wanted a straighter smile or corrected bite. However, not only are metal braces far more streamlined now, but there are five types of...

Getting braces is a year-long commitment—sometimes longer—so many patients want the option to customize the look of their investment. Braces can be colored in common colors but also designed with a range of options if patients want to express their individuality with...

Wearing a retainer before braces may seem like an unnecessary step that will prolong your treatment. However, if your orthodontist has recommended that you do this, you may be curious why. Read on to learn the purpose and benefits of wearing a retainer before braces....

Your braces removal appointment should be a triumphant moment. The excitement of being done with your braces and enjoying your new smile, however, may be marred by the prospect of actually having them removed. Braces have been a part of your life for a while now, so...

If you’re asking yourself as an adult if you can get braces again, you’ve likely noticed some signs that your teeth are relapsing, such as crooked teeth, crowded teeth, or even pain. You may be worried about the appearance of your mouth for personal or professional...

We all know that a straighter smile requires a sizable financial commitment. The question you eventually ask is, “does insurance cover braces?” Luckily, we’re here to inform you that insurance coverage, as well as financing, remain viable options for you during your...