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Incognito Lingual Braces

Pros & Cons: Incognito Lingual Braces

Incognito lingual braces are very similar to traditional metal braces, except that no one can see them! Lingual braces straighten your smile from behind the teeth. It’s nearly impossible for others to even know that you’re wearing braces. Incognito lingual braces are certainly effective, but they’re not for everyone. Are Incognito Lingual Braces Right for You?…

How to Take Care of Your Retainer

Life After Braces: How to Take Care of Your Retainer

First things first, let’s make it clear that the most important thing to remember about your retainer is that you need to wear it! Once you get your braces removed, Dr. Andy will provide you with a retainer that is designed to fit your teeth perfectly. This retainer will keep your teeth from shifting back…

Tooth gap and diastema treatment

What Are My Options for Diastema Treatment?

A diastema is a gap between two or more teeth, often occurring between the two front permanent teeth of kids. This gap typically occurs when the size of the teeth don’t match up with the size of the jaw, causing the teeth to grow in with a space between them. Thankfully, diastema treatment is available!…

Are braces necessary for medical reasons?

Are Braces Necessary for Medical Reasons?

Braces are an investment in your son or daughter’s smile, and not necessarily an inexpensive one. Many parents ask us if there is a medical reason that make braces necessary, understandably to help justify the cost. Within the field of orthodontics, there is actually a lot of controversy regarding the boundaries between a cosmetic and medical need…