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Are you a teenager or adult in Richmond, VA wondering about the criteria for Invisalign treatments? Do you want to ...
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“Can braces fix an overbite?” is one of the most frequently asked questions by parents with children who have an ...
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One of the top questions for orthodontic patients in Richmond, VA is “Do your teeth become loose with braces?” It’s ...
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With the popularity of Invisalign growing, many adults in Richmond, VA and other cities around the US are wondering “How ...
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Are you a parent in Richmond, VA wondering if your 2-year-old’s overbite is a big issue that needs to be ...
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A straight smile can be a valuable investment for your oral health and self-confidence. You don’t want to let something ...
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A sideways tooth doesn’t only have a negative physical appearance; it can also cause long-term issues in your child’s mouth ...
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Did you know that your child should see an orthodontist as early as age seven? When most people think of ...
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Did you know that missing teeth don’t disqualify you from getting straight teeth? Missing teeth and straight teeth aren’t mutually ...
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What age do you have to be to get Invisalign? How old is too old for Invisalign? Can kids get ...
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Did you know that Invisalign has limitations? Are you aware of the tooth issues Invisalign can and can’t fix? Invisalign ...
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Red, swollen gums are painful, and you shouldn’t ignore them. They can be a gateway to worse problems like periodontitis ...
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There’s no shortcut to straight, healthy teeth. The key to straighter teeth is time and professional help.  Are you looking ...
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Upon its debut in the late 1990s, Invisalign quickly became a popular alternative to traditional braces, revolutionizing orthodontic treatment. Although ...
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If you’ve been following along on our social media channels, you might have heard that Dr. Bates recently started his ...
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We are always on the lookout to improve our patients’ experience at Bates Orthodontics and are excited to announce that ...
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First and foremost, congratulations on getting your braces removed! The months or even years in traditional braces or Invisalign has ...
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Just about everyone knows what a dentist is, and hopefully made at least a few visits to one. You may ...
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We’re excited to announce that our new Bates Orthodontics location is officially open and accepting patients! This state-of-the-art facility is ...
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Millions of people, both adults and children, wear or have worn braces at some point in their lives to obtain ...
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There are over four million people in the world who are wearing braces right now, and 25% of them are ...
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Our office is growing, largely due to the referrals of our satisfied patients that have trusted us with their orthodontic ...
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Our ‘we believe’ philosophy was born out of the mindset that patients deserve respect, honesty, thoroughness, and timeliness. We believe ...
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We strive for excellent in-office clinical care, but our goal is also to create an experience that is mindful of ...
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