Orthodontic Tips & Practice News

Back to school with braces: how to feel confident on day one

New backpack. New shoes. New braces. If your teen is heading back to school with brackets on their teeth for the first time, there's a good chance they have a few nerves about it — even if they won't fully admit it. Will people notice? Will anyone say something? Can they eat...

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Playing sports with braces: what every athlete and their parents need to know

Your kid just made the travel team. Or they're deep into summer league. Or tryouts are two weeks away — and their dentist just said they need braces. Before you decide to put off treatment until the season ends, here's what you should know: orthodontic treatment and athletics...

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Just got braces? Here's everything you need to know in the first two weeks

You just left your appointment with brand-new braces. Your teeth feel a little weird. Maybe a little sore. You're wondering what you can eat for dinner, whether that wire poking your cheek is normal, and how long it's going to feel like this. Here's the truth: the first two...

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Why summer is the smartest time to start orthodontic treatment

Every summer, families do something smart: they use the break to get things done. Driver's ed. Sports camps. Checkups they kept putting off. And — increasingly — starting orthodontic treatment. It makes a lot of sense when you think about it. Summer gives kids and teens time to...

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Braces vs. Invisalign: which one is actually right for your teen?

Your teen wants Invisalign. You're wondering if it will actually work. And your dentist's referral doesn't say which one is better - just that your child needs orthodontic treatment. So now you're Googling at 10 p.m. trying to figure it out. You're not alone. This is the number...

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