Last Updated on January 26, 2016 Contrary to popular belief, braces are not just for kids. A sizable percentage of the adult population seek orthodontic care for their misaligned teeth. Having their teeth straightened is the first step toward achieving a healthier mouth and a youthful appearance for many over the age of eighteen. Some adults…
Orthodontic Fact #7
Last Updated on January 25, 2016 Some dental wires used in dental braces are activated by body heat and were developed by NASA. When it comes to orthodontics, many exciting advances have happened over the years. Patients have more than one solution when it comes to treating any problems that are concerned with the position of…
Orthodontic Fact #6
Last Updated on January 25, 2016 The first braces were of a piece of flat metal in 1720. This was connected to the patient’s teeth by using several pieces of thread. If you or your teen need braces, it can make anxiety levels run high. No one wants to look in the mirror to see a…
Can I Consider Further Treatment If I’m Not Satisfied With My Smiles After Braces Are Off?
Last Updated on October 12, 2016 Is It Reasonable To Be Unsatisfied With Your Smile After Correction? Braces are a common orthodontic method to solving smile and bite issues. Whether you started with some mild spacing problems or you had extensive bite-correction, braces can solve a host of jaw and tooth troubles. That said, treatments are…
Orthodontic Fact #5
Last Updated on January 25, 2016 Improve your dental health in style. Many teens today fashion their dental braces with colored bands and brackets. Braces are now worn as a fashion statement Getting braces may not be the most appealing prospect for teens. There is enough to deal with at an age when self-consciousness rules the…
Orthodontic Fact #4
Last Updated on January 22, 2016 Although there is no set age in which children should be evaluated by an orthodontist, it is recommended that this should take place at approximately 7 years of age. Some orthodontic problems are much easier to correct at a younger age, with corrections working best between the ages of 7…
Orthodontic Fact #2
Last Updated on May 28, 2018 When you think about going to the orthodontist, the first thing that comes to mind is a mouth full of metal wires and brackets. You need to understand that braces are not the only treatment solution when you need an orthodontic adjustment. A brace is only one type of…
Do I need braces?
Last Updated on October 12, 2016 Most people think that only teenagers get braces. However, the reality is that more and more young adults and middle aged individuals are using orthodontic treatments as a way to correct problems with their teeth. A patient who has an orthodontic problem will see the benefits if they use orthodontic…
Orthodontic Fact #1 Almost 25% of patients that wore braces had to get them again after treatment because they failed to wear retainers as they were advised
Last Updated on January 22, 2016 As mothers, nothing gives us more joy than our children’s smiles. However, when that smile is less than perfect, we will do whatever we can to make it flawless. Once we have spent the time and money to get our child’s teeth straightened, chances are we would like them…
The Finance Side of Braces
Last Updated on October 12, 2016 We know that braces and orthodontic care are expensive, but they are an investment in you or your child’s beautiful and healthy smile that also impact your overall oral health. In children, this can address issues before they cause problems. Dr. Tisseront is committed to supporting you through the process…
