Category: Braces

4 Questions to Ask Your Orthodontist Before Getting Adult Braces

Posted on March 10, 2022

If you’ve never gotten braces before, it’s natural for you to be a bit nervous. Generally speaking, our culture has a bit of anxiety around braces. This is especially true for those getting braces as adults! Some people are under the impression that braces are harder to deal with or less “socially acceptable” from an… Read more »


4 Common Reasons People Get Braces

Posted on January 12, 2022

how bad do your teeth have to get to need braces

Have you ever wondered if braces are realllyyy necessary? Or have you wondered, how bad do my teeth REALLY have to be to need braces? We hate to break it to ya, but the answer is, if you’re having to wonder about these questions, you more than likely need braces, pardnah! Even folks whose smiles… Read more »


How to Prepare Your Child for Metal Braces

Posted on November 11, 2021

metal braces

The moment has arrived- it’s officially time for your child to be fitted for their new braces! There are a lot of advantages to treating orthodontic issues with metal braces, ones that go beyond the cosmetic benefits of straightening teeth. Braces can also help correct bite issues that can be linked to jaw pain, difficulties… Read more »


Are You A Good Candidate For Braces?

Posted on October 8, 2021

Portrait of assistant looking at patient x-ray photography during dental examination

How “bad” do your teeth have to be for braces? This is a question on many people’s minds, and the answer might actually surprise you. According to HowStuffWorks, around 45% of people actually need braces to help treat functional problems with their teeth, while even more may still benefit from braces for aesthetic reasons. A… Read more »


7 Factors That Can Affect the Cost of Orthodontic Treatment

Posted on September 14, 2021

Close-up of female with open mouth during oral checkup at the dentist

The question is not just how much braces or other forms of orthodontic treatment are going for in your area, but how much you should pay for them. No one wants to spend more than they need to on anything these days (we’re all ballin’ on a budget, right?!), and the cost of braces or… Read more »