Everyone deserves to love their appearance, and with orthodontic work for adults, achieving the perfect smile is possible at any age. The word “braces” often conjures up images of children and teenagers; their smiles adorned with an assortment of colorful wires and...
At Bates Orthodontics, many of our new patients ask an all-too-familiar question: “How long does it take to fix one crooked tooth?” If you have even one tooth misaligned, it can change an otherwise perfect smile both visually and hygienically. Crooked...
Whether you’re a parent with a child who may need braces or an adult looking for a straighter smile, “How should your teeth line up?” is an important question to ask. When most people think about the “perfect bite,” they usually think about the aesthetic look of...
Did you know that poor brushing with braces can lead to serious dental issues like cavities and gum disease? That’s right, not brushing your teeth with braces or having bad brushing habits with braces can lead to some severe consequences. On the other hand, knowing...
Swollen gums with braces is a very common occurrence, even if you have good oral hygiene. Fortunately, there are many actions you can take to prevent and treat gingivitis with braces. Since brushing and flossing with braces adds extra difficulty, it can be challenging...
Not every overbite needs to be fixed, but it’s always beneficial to talk to a trained orthodontist. They can tell you about your overbite severity and how to fix an overbite if treatment is necessary. Overbites can affect people of all ages. Orthodontists can often...
