Mail-Order Aligners vs. Orthodontic Treatment: How to Choose
Lately, everyone has been bombarded with ads for DIY aligners, but the real question is, do they really work? These various aligner companies are all promising to give the same results as you would with traditional treatment at an orthodontic practice and visiting...
Do braces hurt?
Just about every patient, kids in particular, coming in for a consultation or banding appointment ask the infamous question, “Do braces hurt?” The truth is that the process of getting braces is not painful. Does getting braces hurt? There...
Should Braces Go On Before the Baby Teeth Are Gone?
My recommendation is to have your child follow a two-phase treatment. Sometimes waiting until the teenage years to have appliances placed could make the treatment last longer or become more difficult to achieve. Some teens will still have baby teeth at the age of 13,...