Professional orthodontic treatments are the best way to get a straighter smile, but once treatment ends, you might wonder, “How fast do teeth move?” Nearly 4 million people in the U.S. have braces, and while there’s a lot of focus on the treatment itself, the results...
With the evolution of braces, an uncomfortable and unsightly ordeal transformed into a pain-free, almost invisible one. Believe it or not, the first recorded use of braces dates back to 1728! We all know braces can help people get straighter teeth, improving their...
Did you just get braces? Now, are you wondering, “What can you not eat with braces?” Getting braces is an exciting time! They’re an excellent way to improve your smile and confidence, and you’re probably looking forward to seeing your dream results. But you might...
“Should I straighten my teeth?” is a question we can help you answer. Most people can look in the mirror and determine whether their teeth are crooked, but the severity may not be obvious. Many people assume that teeth straightening is purely cosmetic, but that...
Are you thinking, “My bite is still off even after getting braces”? Your teeth are designed to work together like gears in a machine, so correct alignment is very important. If one gear is off, the whole machine begins malfunctioning. But it can be hard to tell if...
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends children see an orthodontist no later than age 7. But that wasn’t the case for many of us. Even if you did have orthodontic treatment as a kid, teeth are prone to shift and change as we age. Either way,...
