There are many reasons that we have adults come in to get braces. It’s actually much more common than you may think. According to the American Association of Orthodontics, over 27 percent of orthodontic patients in the US and Canada are adults. We are treating more and more adults at our office, too. Whether you… [Read the full article]

The popularity of clear aligners is outstanding and keeps growing. More and more patients come into our office asking for Invisalign by name. We are top providers of Invisalign and are able to offer this extraordinary treatment option to treat complicated cases and patients of all ages. So, how do you know if aligners are… [Read the full article]

Giving back to our community is one of our core values and top priorities at our office. Serving others is at the heart of orthodontics and we are constantly looking for ways to further give back to our community. At the beginning of February, our team volunteered for the 15th year for Smiles for Kids… [Read the full article]

As a parent, your role in your child’s orthodontic treatment far exceeds driving them to appointments (although that’s important, too!). Parents play an integral role in making sure treatment goes smoothly because you see your kid every day, whereas an orthodontist only checks in and makes adjustments every so often. We have little control over… [Read the full article]

When should you start taking your child to the orthodontist? Should you wait until your dentist refers you, or take them when you start to notice crooked teeth or a misaligned bite? According to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), children should be seen by an orthodontist starting at age 7, unless an issue becomes… [Read the full article]

Braces have changed since you were a kid – and even since your college-aged kid was in braces. Technology has come a long way, and there are a number of options available to children, teens, and adults. For most situations, the standard brace is still stainless steel, but a much less cumbersome version than most… [Read the full article]

How old can you be and still get orthodontic treatment? Honestly, there’s no limit. So far, the oldest patient I’ve treated is 85, and I have many people in their late seventies and early eighties in stages of orthodontic treatment at any given time.  Orthodontics, or the treatment of malpositioned teeth and jaws, is applicable… [Read the full article]