by Alexandra Best | Apr 16, 2023 | Braces, General, Invisalign, Treatment
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...
by Alexandra Best | Feb 9, 2023 | Braces, Invisalign, Treatment
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...
by Alexandra Best | Nov 22, 2022 | Braces, General, Invisalign, Treatment
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...
by Alexandra Best | Sep 21, 2022 | Braces, Invisalign, Treatment
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...
by Alexandra Best | Aug 1, 2022 | Braces, Treatment
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...
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