SHOULD I SEE MY GENERAL DENTIST WHILE I HAVE BRACES?
Yes. You should continue to see your general dentist every 3 - 6 months for cleanings and dental checkups.
WILL BRACES INTERFERE WITH PLAYING SPORTS?
No. It is recommended, however, that patients protect their smiles by wearing a mouth guard when participating in any sporting activity. Mouth guards are inexpensive, comfortable, and come in a [...]
HOW LONG DOES ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT TAKE?
Treatment times vary on a case-by-case basis, but the average time is from 18 to 30 months. Actual treatment time can be affected by rate of growth and severity of [...]
AT WHAT AGE SHOULD ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT OCCUR?
Orthodontic treatment can be started at any age. Many orthodontic problems are easier to correct if detected at an early age before jaw growth has slowed. Early treatment may mean [...]
WHAT IS PHASE I AND PHASE II TREATMENT?
Phase I or early interceptive treatment, is limited orthodontic treatment (i.e. expander or partial braces) before all of the permanent teeth have erupted. Such treatment can occur between the ages [...]
WOULD AN ADULT PATIENT BENEFIT FROM ORTHODONTICS?
Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age. Everyone wants a beautiful and healthy smile. 25-30% of our patients today are adults.
HOW DOES ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT WORK?
Braces use steady gentle pressure to gradually move teeth into their proper positions. The brackets that are placed on your teeth and the archwire that connects them are the main [...]