Understanding what causes mouth sores from braces, and knowing how to prevent them will help keep you happy and pain-free until your braces are ready to come off. Here’s a comprehensive guide by our team of orthodontic specialists. What Are Mouth Sores From Braces & What Causes Them? Mouth sores from braces or “canker sores”,…
The recent announcement about the shutdown of SmileDirectClub, a popular mail-order clear aligners company, is a major concern for anyone who was in the middle of their treatment. The company’s closure means all their previous customers will no longer receive scheduled aligners. This interruption can have serious consequences on your orthodontic journey, either stalling your…
Orthodontists are dental specialists who focus on diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental and facial irregularities. Although they share many similarities with general dentists, their scope of practice is different in significant ways. From special education and training to the unique types of services they offer, orthodontists are experts in aligning teeth and jaws. Orthodontists Are…
Can you ever be too old for braces? In a word, no. More and more adults are getting the smile they’ve always wanted by adding braces to their dental treatment. In fact, the American Association of Orthodontists released data noting that 25% of orthodontic patients are over the age of 21. Just a few years…
