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When your kids need straight teeth, it's time to go to the orthodontist for care. Braces for kids vary in cost and length of time they have to be worn based on the condition of your children's teeth when they go in for treatment. Ask...

One of the most common reasons for orthodontics treatment is misaligned teeth. When the upper and lower teeth are not in alignment, the issue can have several consequences on your oral health. In this article, we look at the implications of malocclusions and why treatment...

  Orthodontic devices have been around since the times of ancient Egypt with braces being nearly 3,000 years old. Since ancient times people have wanted and needed to straighten their teeth. A lot of times, the cost of braces keeps people from getting the smile...

So you've been told that you need braces. This may be intimidating at first. Braces can be embarrassing, especially when braces for adults are necessary. After all, the best age to start orthodontic treatment is typically the age of seven. For a lot of us,...

Over four million people in the United States currently have braces. Braces can be used to help treat many specific oral problems such as an abnormal bite pattern or misaligned teeth. Typically, because abnormal bite patterns become noticeable between the ages of 6 to 12,...

Affordable braces can help you straighten your teeth. However, once you have them removed, you are only halfway through. The more significant challenge involves maintaining the aligned teeth in their correct position. While you may feel excited to dump the wire tracks after two long...

For a lot of teens, getting braces is their worst nightmare. This is why a lot of children begin their orthodontic treatment somewhat earlier, so that they don't have to deal with the realities of braces during high school. It's understandable that teens worry about...

Up to 4 million residents of the U.S. are wearing braces with 75% of them being younger than 18 years of age. That doesn’t mean age is a factor when it comes to your oral health. Orthodontics is about more than just having a beautiful...

Braces are not the most exciting topic in the world for a lot of people. Many approach braces as a heavy burden. They're often either seen as a necessity that we must endure for the greater good of our dental health, or as a cosmetic...

Orthodontic care is a difficult topic for parents to consider. Children are often referred to orthodontists for the first time at a young age, often by their family dentists. While some orthodontic issues take longer to arise, many present when children are quite young, which...