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Answering all of your orthodontic insurance questions
Answering all of your orthodontic insurance questions
Do you need a referral from your dentist to see an orthodontist?
You do not need a referral from your dentist to see an orthodontist.
As a parent, can I come back to the clinic with my child for their orthodontic appointment?
We love when parents come back to the clinic during their child’s braces or Invisalign appointment so everyone knows what is going on.
What is a tongue thrust?
A tongue thrust can move teeth negatively if not addressed during orthodontic treatment.
Why should you come to your orthodontic appointments?
Why should you come to your orthodontic appointments? If you have braces, we typically see you every 6-8 weeks. If you are wearing Invisalign aligners, we normally see you about every 12-15 weeks. It is critical to come to your appointments because engaging in...
Frenectomy before braces or Invisalign?
What is a frenum? Frenectomy before braces or Invisalign? Let us first explain what a frenectomy is for. The frenum is the thick band of tissue that lies between the top front teeth and attaches from the gums to the upper lip. For most people, this attachment occurs...
Braces versus Invisalign- which is better?
Are you debating between braces versus Invisalign and wondering which is better? Here are some pros and cons to both orthodontic options: Braces Pros: Can work slightly fasterLess to keep up with (you don’t have to remember to wear them), better for non-compliant...
Why do I need top AND bottom braces or Invisalign?
Why do I need top AND bottom braces or Invisalign? That is a frequent question we receive during our free consultations because patients want to know if they have to have orthodontic appliances on both arches. Sometimes a patient will only want to fix a crooked top...
Why should you wear your rubber bands?
Why should you wear your rubber bands? Elastics, or rubber bands, are a critical part of almost every person’s orthodontic treatment. While we can make the top teeth straight and the bottom teeth straight largely without your help, we can’t get the teeth to fit...
What are “seps,” separators, or spacers?
We often get asked what "seps," "separators," or "spacers" are because people have heard horror stories from their friends. Separators are little rubber bands that we place between your back molars, usually 1-2 weeks before you start orthodontic treatment with some...