Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay We know how it goes. There is always something else that is more important than investing in braces for yourself as an adult. From car repairs or purchases to school trips and club sports to buying a home or moving up...
Read MoreImage by Robin Higgins from Pixabay With holiday celebrations looming over the next couple of weeks, many patients in braces will face some difficult food choices at parties and family gatherings. Many once-a-year dishes will be served, creating temptation to eat things...
Read MoreCorrecting bite problems and overcrowding in the mouth is something you know an orthodontist can do. But did you know that your orthodontist can correct how much of your gums show in your smile, too? Even better, did you know this modern orthodontic treatment doe...
Read MoreImage by Parent Rap at Pixabay Orthodontics has the reputation for being a pre-teen or teenage rite of passage. However, there are some cases where earlier treatment can lead to an easier orthodontic treatment later. The American Association of Orthodontis...
Read MorePhoto 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 f...
Read MorePhoto 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 o...
Read MorePhoto 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 re...
Read MoreNow 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 alw...
Read MoreImage 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...
Read MoreImage 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 ...
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