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...
by Alexandra Best | Jun 21, 2022 | Braces, General, Invisalign, Treatment
We frequently get asked whether adults can be treated with braces or Invisalign. The answer… ABSOLUTELY! Believe it or not, over 30% of our patients are adults (non-growing patients). We have a variety of reasons adults want to see us for an evaluation: They have one...
by Alexandra Best | Feb 6, 2022 | Braces, General, Treatment
People with braces always seem to talk about how they have an appointment to get their braces “tightened.” So what does that mean? Initial appointments- Wire changes In order to align your teeth, first we place brackets on your teeth (the little metal squares),...
by Alexandra Best | Aug 24, 2021 | Braces, General, Treatment
Today I am going to address a commonly asked question that I’ve touched on before in a Trivia Tuesday video- When should I bring my child in for their first orthodontic appointment? The American Association of Orthodontics recommends the first appointment occur at the...
by Alexandra Best | May 16, 2021 | Braces, General, Treatment
Right before you get braces, it’s pretty common to go into panic mode worrying about all the foods you aren’t supposed to eat. However, I want to reassure you that while there are some things we recommend avoiding, life as you know it does not get put on hold for 18...
by BMahon9 | Apr 26, 2021 | Braces, Invisalign, Treatment
This is one of the most frequently asked questions my Treatment Coordinator, Tennille, and I hear during a consult. The short answer is: it depends. A lot of people will say they heard that Invisalign doesn’t work as well, but that’s definitely not true. For most...
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