3 Subtle Straightening Solutions for Adults and Teens

3 Subtle Straightening Solutions for Adults and Teens

Traditional metal braces are wonderfully effective at straightening teeth. There are a few downsides to them though. One of the biggest concerns for some people is that traditional metal braces are visibly obvious, despite advancements in braces technology that have...
Are There Any Advantages to Getting Braces as a Teen?

Are There Any Advantages to Getting Braces as a Teen?

If you have a teen who would benefit from getting braces, that’s probably something that has been a topic of conversation from time to time. Braces can be a great way to fix all sorts of problems with tooth and jaw alignment, but that doesn’t mean your teen wants to...
Tips for Caring for Ceramic Braces

Tips for Caring for Ceramic Braces

Braces can be something of a sore point (sometimes literally) for some people. Teens and adults alike can be quite self-conscious about how they look, and adding braces may not jive well with how they’d like to appear. This may prompt them to choose ceramic braces,...
What is Phase 1 Orthodontic Treatment?

What is Phase 1 Orthodontic Treatment?

Have you ever heard about interceptive orthodontics? It’s a style of orthodontic treatment that is divided into two phases. Phase 1 is somewhat of an early intervention phase, while Phase 2 is done after the permanent teeth have all grown in. So what is Phase 1...
Pros and Cons of 3 Types of Retainers

Pros and Cons of 3 Types of Retainers

Congratulations! You’ve made it to the end of your braces treatment! Now you can live the rest of your life with a beautifully straightened, properly aligned smile without having to do anything to maintain it. Right? As much as you might wish that were true, that’s...