Congratulations on starting your orthodontic braces journey! Now that you have your braces on, life will be different for the next few months to years (depending on your treatment length). Today we are going to talk about adapting to life with braces as well as walk you through what to expect for the first few […]
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As a parent, we are always trying to make the best decisions for our children. As a new parent, I understand that these decisions are often difficult and not always clear-cut. When most people think of orthodontic treatment or braces, they think of the preteen and teen years. I talk to other parents all the
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One of the most common questions I hear from parents during initial orthodontic consultation visits is “Are braces the same as when I had them?” This is a loaded question. In many ways, the same basic principles are still being used today. However, many aspects of both braces and orthodontic treatment have changed (and continue
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Starting orthodontic treatment can be a big decision, both financially and personally. Most orthodontic treatments can range from anywhere from a few months to a few years. Not only will you or your child be in treatment for this time period, but you will also be visiting the same office many times over the course
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As we near the end of 2017, I have decided to share a few tips on how to make orthodontic treatment (braces, Invisalign, etc) affordable for you and your family in 2018. Many companies exist that attempt to offer low-cost, shortened treatment options, but most of these cannot replace comprehensive treatment with an orthodontist who
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Today I will answer some of the more common questions that I get about starting Invisalign treatment. Like many other orthodontic offices, we have many adult (and teen) patients who are interested in Invisalign. It can provide an esthetic treatment option to patients who do not want conventional or ceramic fixed appliances/braces. Let’s review some
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Orthodontic debond day is always a celebration! The patient’s hard work and commitment to orthodontic treatment (be that braces or Invisalign or another form of treatment) pays off and the active treatment is finally finished. In most cases, this has been an about 2 years of treatment and a new smile and bite has emerged.
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Besides the questions about pacifiers and thumb sucking habits (see my previous blog) that I get from parents, the other BIG question I get almost weekly is about tooth eruption. “Is my child or teenager normal?” So today I am going to help answer some of those questions about tooth eruption. Can my baby
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Now that summertime is officially here, I figured it would be the perfect time to pass along some tips for staying healthy this summer. Most people tend to spend more time outdoors in the summer and many people plan family vacations. Even thought our routine might change, it is important to keep your dental and
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For my blog post today, we are going to discuss the most common orthodontic emergencies (most of which are not true emergencies) and how to address these problems. Soreness After getting yours braces or having an adjustment, your teeth may be a little sore for the first 24-48 hours. Try to stick to
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