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After discovering that you or your child needs braces, the immediate question may be: “How do I pay for them?” Braces are well-known for their expensive treatment plans. Of course, they are worth the price to fix serious dental and oral health issues, but you may...

At your first follow-up appointment after getting braces, you may be wondering what to expect. Your orthodontist will have probably told you about “tightening,” but you may not know what it will feel like or why it’s necessary. Braces tightening is an essential part...

Think you may need braces? Here are 7 signs that may indicate braces as a potential orthodontic treatment for you or your child.

Overlapping teeth can be visually diagnosed by observing that some teeth jut in front of others, crowd each other, or are slightly rotated. While sometimes isolated to one tooth, widespread overlapping teeth can have a lasting impact on confidence and oral health when...

Braces are not a magical teeth realignment spell. They put in the hard work over months or even years to gradually move teeth into the correct position, fix gaps, or correct bite issues. As a result, patients enjoy straighter smiles and fewer oral hygiene issues. For...

Teeth can become crooked, crowded, and misaligned for many reasons. Some causes are due to bad habits while others are due to factors beyond our control, such as genetics. Whatever the reason you or your child may have crooked teeth, you may be wondering how to fix...

A loose braces bracket can be scary. If you understand how brackets can become loose, you can easily prevent it from happening or treat it when it does. Before you or your child have to schedule an emergency orthodontist visit to fix a loose bracket, here’s a quick...

An overbite (also called a “malocclusion”) is a common dental malady that can cause many issues. It occurs when your upper and lower teeth don’t line up properly, leading to irregular eating, hygiene issues, and even speech problems. Over time, overbites can even...

Orthodontic issues often go beyond the cosmetic. Many patients who need braces or other corrective appliances have problems that impede their speech, eating, and other habits. Problems with the size of their teeth and their jaw alignment can cause cascading issues if...

Braces may have a one-word name, but they are composed of several important parts. Some of these parts may be changed, removed, or omitted from your treatment depending on your needs. Regardless, understanding the parts of your braces and how they work can help you...