July 17, 2021 5:10 pm
Published by Terri Lively
Photo By Michael Browning on Unsplash Your regular dentist suggested that you start orthodontic treatment with their office. The team shared the treatment plan and an estimate for the costs. It seems like a good idea. After all, you have gone to your dentist for years, so why not allow the practice... Read more
June 9, 2021 7:37 pm
Published by Terri Lively
Photo by Atikah Akhtar on Unsplash There isn’t any dental insurance that pays the total cost of your modern orthodontic treatment. However, some pay for more than others. For most patients, any little bit helps, and orthodontic insurance benefits can help reduce the overall out-of-pocket expense for your modern orthodontic... Read more
May 13, 2021 12:39 am
Published by Terri Lively
Photo by Diana Polekhina on Unsplash Most dental insurance policies do not pay for modern orthodontic treatment in full. While every bit helps, it usually covers only part of the overall expense, leaving the orthodontic patient or patient’s family to pay the rest out-of-pocket. However, there are ways that... Read more
November 6, 2020 5:30 pm
Published by Terri Lively
Now is a great time to start with either braces or aligners. We find that many patients are starting treatment right now, during the COVID-19 pandemic. These disruptive times have given patients a moment to consider how modern orthodontics can give them a smile they always wanted. Many of our... Read more
September 8, 2020 10:33 pm
Published by Terri Lively
Image by Engin Akyurt from Pixabay You have probably heard the phrase “unprecedented times” a lot in the past few months. It describes how we feel about COVID-19. We haven’t ever dealt with a global pandemic in our lifetimes, so we don’t know what to expect. Our uncertainty... Read more
March 11, 2020 2:20 am
Published by Terri Lively
Image by tigerlily713 from Pixabay Are we there yet? You might think this question is coming from the back seat of a car on a family trip. However, we hear this question a lot rising from our dental chair, almost as soon as the orthodontic appliance is in the patients’ mouth. ... Read more
February 2, 2020 9:42 pm
Published by Terri Lively
Clear aligners have been an orthodontic treatment option for over two decades. As you can imagine, the aligners have changed a lot over that time. Today, what we can do with clear aligner therapy is almost anything. Of course, the most important thing you should know about clear aligners... Read more
January 25, 2020 4:46 am
Published by Terri Lively
By now, you have likely put away the holiday decorations. The kids have gone back to school. Work is back into full swing and life in general is picking up its pace, which for many adults and families is a frantic one. It can be difficult to take care of... Read more
January 8, 2020 2:04 am
Published by Terri Lively
Photo by Kat Jayne from Pexels  Moving teeth is a serious business. That is why we believe here at Bloom Orthodontics in Long Beach that it is critical to have an orthodontist involved in your treatment. However, the introduction of direct-to-consumer (DTC) companies like SmileDirectClub seek to disrupt this relationship and... Read more
December 31, 2019 12:50 am
Published by Terri Lively
Image by annca from Pixabay So, you made it through the first round of holiday eating without a broken bracket or a lost tray. Congratulations! It’s not easy to pass on the candy canes, nuts, caramels, and toffees that can wreak havoc on your braces. Plus, we know how difficult it can... Read more