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Braces can fix a number of issues from crooked teeth to a misaligned bite. Learn how a gummy smile can be fixed with braces.

Can Braces Fix a Gummy Smile?

They say your eyes are the windows to your soul, but your smile says a lot about you, too. When you hide your smile because you are concerned about it or self-conscious of it, that says a lot as well. Braces are used to fix a number of oral issues from crooked teeth to a…

An adult with crooked teeth correcting them through orthodontic treatment

FAQs About Adults with Crooked Teeth

Braces aren’t just for kids – and the statistics prove it! Approximately a quarter of all orthodontic patients today are over the age of 21. If you’re one of the millions of American adults with crooked teeth then there’s no reason you can’t find the smile you’ve dreamed of since you were young! Read on…

Common Orthodontic Problems & How Orthodontic Treatment Can Help

It’s hard to appreciate how braces can help you if you don’t understand what’s wrong with your teeth! There are several common orthodontic problems that impact millions every year – even if your dentist explained them, you may not have fully understood what they meant. If you’re wondering what the most common types of orthodontic…

Woman holding two types of retainers for use after braces

Why Do You Need a Retainer After Braces?

You’ve been counting the days until your braces come off and you can finally see your new beautiful smile without anything in the way. But that’s not the end of your treatment! To keep all the progress your smile has made over the last few months or years, you’ll be given a retainer. It’s common…