What is Invisalign? For those who don't want to deal with braces but care about the cosmetic appearance of their teeth, Invisalign is a definite solution. A lot of people may have heard about Invisalign, but are not quite sure what the procedure is and how it can help them. Invisalign is custom made. It [...]
What is the Typical Age for Kids to Get Braces? If your child's teeth are coming in misaligned and crooked, they will more than likely benefit from professional orthodontic work. This type of work is able to straighten their smile so that they look and feel better about their smile. Orthodontic work is ideal for [...]
How Long Do People Need to Wear Braces on Average? Braces often get a bad rap because most people usually imagine a teenager with a mouth full of metal. Metal that they’ll be stuck with for years. If not an entire lifetime. But the truth is, this reputation is undeserved. Especially because there are plenty [...]
Different Types Of Braces Standard Braces These come in two forms, metal and ceramic. Metal is very obvious on the teeth (and patients normally choose the color of the bands that are attached to each tooth), whereas ceramic braces are harder to see and can be made in the color of the patients' teeth. Standard [...]
I Trust my Dentist for Braces. Is That Okay? We all know we need to go to the dentist regularly for check-ups, cleaning, cavities, etc. We're taught this, most of the time, from a very young age, and even rewarded with suckers if it's a good dentist (I still get those). But, what happens when [...]