“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,...
Buck teeth are more than a quirky characteristic – they can actually cause harm if left untreated. The two orthodontic treatments most often asked about regarding buck teeth correction for adults and children are braces and Invisalign. In this blog, we answer both...
Braces are the traditional method of shifting teeth into their correct alignment when it’s teeth straightening time. But how long do braces take to straighten teeth? No one wants a mouth full of metal for longer than necessary. Thankfully, various braces exist...
“What can’t you eat with braces?” is one of the most common questions regarding treatment. If you’re considering braces (or already have them), you’ve probably heard about food restrictions with braces and asked yourself, “What can I not have with braces?” So, what...
