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If you or your child would benefit from braces, you may want to schedule an initial appointment with an orthodontist. You or your child may have the following symptoms: Many patients feel uncertain about their first appointment with an orthodontist and want to know what will happen. This blog provides …
You may have noticed swollen, tender gums if you or your child has braces. Standard braces have many wires and brackets, making it challenging to keep teeth and gums clean and healthy. In addition, some patients’ gums react to new braces by swelling and overgrowing. This blog will explain how …
Braces are an effective and highly versatile orthodontic system. When you have braces, small gaps in your teeth will close relatively quickly, starting at about six to nine months. If you have multiple gaps in your teeth, it may take about 12 months to 2 years to close them with …
Palate expanders or palatal expander devices are common tools in early orthodontic treatment. Children and teens may receive them if they do not have enough room in their jaws for their permanent teeth to erupt. After a palate expander, the next step typically involves putting braces on the patient’s teeth. …
Does your child need a palatal expander device (also known as a PED)? Do you need one? Following the advice of an oral health professional if they recommend palatal expansion is important. That said, if you or a loved one needs a palatal expander, you might have questions regarding how …
Dental misalignments can cause a range of oral health issues if a patient doesn’t receive treatment. They can also have a negative impact on a patient’s smile and appearance. By correcting a misalignment, braces can improve a patient’s smile. However, during the time they’re wearing braces, some patients are less-than-happy …
When you get your traditional braces off or finish using the last Invisalign aligner, you may cheer with accomplishment. Just know that the work is not done. The next step is often a retainer. Depending on whether or not you wear it as you should or how well you care …
If you or your child have just completed a procedure to get braces, or are considering getting braces in the near future, you may be curious what aftercare will be like. While some dietary restrictions may be placed on you or your child by your orthodontist after getting braces put …
Are you or your child in need of braces? One of the most popular types of orthodontic care, braces are quite common. In fact, statistics show that nearly 75% of kids/teens could benefit from having their teeth straightened. As braces are recommended for an increasing number of people, many patients …
It is difficult to determine what the typical cost of getting braces is. Estimates suggest that the cost of getting braces ranges from $3,000-$10,000. However, it is unclear which expenses this accounts for. Treatment with braces is highly personalized. Even treatment for two different patients from the same orthodontist could …