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Most new orthodontic patients are aware that Invisalign is a more expensive treatment option than braces. The cost comes from the materials used, the number of visits required, and even the cost of creating the appliances. Dental insurance can help patients pay for...

Braces used to be a one-size-fits-all treatment where patients had to endure generic, uncomfortable metal braces no matter their individual treatment needs. Thankfully, those days are long gone. Not only have metal braces come a long way in terms of durability,...

Believe it or not, braces have been around since 1669, developed by the first “surgeon dentist,” Pierre Fauchard. While braces are often considered necessities, luxuries, and even status symbols over the next few hundred years, they have not always been “cool.” For...

Since braces are expensive and desirable, in some countries, people consider them a sign of wealth and status. Just as people used to view being overweight as beautiful—as a sign of being healthy and well-fed in poor surroundings, in some places—braces are now...

The most obvious reason to get braces is to fix crooked teeth. Since crooked teeth can cause a myriad of health and confidence issues that get worse over time, many dental professionals recommend an orthodontic evaluation to be performed around 7 years old for most...

Crooked front teeth are the most common reason that people receive braces. Being insecure about your smile can have a lasting impact on your confidence and well-being. Crooked front teeth can also negatively impact your oral health, causing issues with anything from...

Braces are the conventional, tried-and-true method of straightening your teeth. Invisalign is the new kid on the block, offering you unique features, different costs, and tons of new options. If you want to get braces, you may be wondering if a metal appliance of...

Metal braces didn’t always have colors to choose from. However, improvements in materials and methods of application have allowed orthodontists to offer various aesthetic colors for braces to their patients, which appeals not only to kids that want to personalize...

Invisalign represents one of the most popular modern advances in braces technology. It offers adults, people with sensitive gums, instrument players, and anyone self-conscious about their appearance with the chance to get a brand new, beautiful smile while avoiding...

Based on current trends in the orthodontics industry, we can make some predictions about where braces and other appliances are headed. Already in the last decade, braces, retainers, veneers, and more have become cheaper, lighter, more versatile, and easier to...