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Adult Braces
If you are an adult with crooked teeth, you probably have some questions about adult braces and orthodontics:…
Braces for Kids
There are many types of braces available for treating children's teeth. These include traditional metal braces as well…
Teeth Straightening
Teeth straightening — or orthodontics treatment — is typically advised for patients with malpositioned teeth or bite misalignment. In…
Invisalign vs Braces
If you're trying to choose between Invisalign or braces, there's a lot to consider. Cost, speed of treatment,…
Straighten Teeth Without Braces
If you have crooked teeth, you may be wondering how to straighten teeth without braces. The good news…
Home Teeth Straightening
Are you looking at ways to straighten teeth at home? Whether for financial reasons, or because you'd rather…
Adult Braces
If you are an adult with crooked teeth, you probably have some questions about adult braces and orthodontics:…
Braces for Kids
There are many types of braces available for treating children's teeth. These include traditional metal braces as well…
Teeth Straightening
Teeth straightening — or orthodontics treatment — is typically advised for patients with malpositioned teeth or bite misalignment. In…
Invisalign vs Braces
If you're trying to choose between Invisalign or braces, there's a lot to consider. Cost, speed of treatment,…
Straighten Teeth Without Braces
If you have crooked teeth, you may be wondering how to straighten teeth without braces. The good news…
Home Teeth Straightening
Are you looking at ways to straighten teeth at home? Whether for financial reasons, or because you'd rather…
Types of braces
Invisible Braces
What are the best invisible braces for 2024? We've taken a look at the wide range of clear aligners on the market…
Ceramic Braces
Many people would like straighter teeth but not everybody feels comfortable wearing conspicuous metal braces. Ceramic braces are a popular orthodontics alternative…
Clear Braces
Are clear braces cost-effective compared to traditional metal braces or Invisalign? Where can I find clear braces for adults? You've got questions,…
Nighttime Aligners
What are nighttime clear aligners? And do they really work? Just as the name suggests, nighttime braces, or aligners, are clear aligners…
Train Track Braces
Are you interested in straightening your teeth, but the idea of train track braces is putting you off? Well, don't worry because…
Lingual Braces
Lingual braces use brackets hidden behind the teeth, making them nearly undetectable. They are an effective solution for adult braces without the…
Colored Braces
With so many braces colors available, getting your teeth straightened with orthodontics, and more specifically, braces doesn't have to be a drag….
Alignment problems (malocclusion)
Crooked Teeth
‘Malocclusion' is a term that dentists and orthodontists used to refer to a misaligned bite. In other words, the definition of malocclusion…
Diastema (Gaps in Teeth)
Diastema is a fancy word for having a gap in your teeth. There are various types of diastema, and they have a…
Crowded Teeth
Crowded teeth can occur at any age, resulting in teeth which are misaligned to some degree. This can affect oral health as…
Overbite
An overbite is the overlap or gap between the top and bottom front teeth. It's fairly common for the upper teeth to sit…
Underbite
An underbite occurs when the lower teeth sit further forward than the upper teeth. This condition is often genetic, and underbite correction…
Crossbite
A crossbite is a kind of dental misalignment where the upper and lower teeth don't connect in the correct position when you…
Open Bite
An open bite, a type of malocclusion where some of the teeth don't meet when biting down, often occurs in the transition…
Teeth aligner reviews
Byte Teeth Straightening
Byte teeth straightening is a popular and effective method to get straighter teeth, quickly and for a good price. Many who want…
NewSmile Aligners
In this NewSmile review, we'll talk about NewSmile clear aligners to help you figure out if this is the best orthodontics option…
ALIGNERCO Aligners
In this complete ALIGNERCO review, we'll give you all the info you need on this convenient and affordable teeth-straightening brand. ALIGNERCO offers…
Candid Aligners
What are Candid aligners and are they the best adult braces for you? Candid is an invisible orthodontics brand, similar to Invisalign….
Invisalign Aligners
What are Invisalign invisible Braces? Invisible braces like Invisalign are a great option for people who want to straighten their teeth while…
Smile Direct Club
SmileDirectClub has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Due to the company's uncertain future, we recommend you try SmileDirectClub alternative aligner brands. Read…
Byte vs Candid
Byte vs Candid: Which is better? Well, the truth is that both are effective at straightening mild to moderate cases of malocclusion….
Invisalign Alternatives
There are so many invisible braces to choose from today. That's why we've rounded up the very best Invisalign alternatives of 2024….
Retainers
Teeth Retainers
After your dental braces come off, you’ll need to wear a teeth retainer if you want your teeth to stay…
Replacement Retainers
You've lost or broken your retainer. Now what? You'll need to get a new one, but how much…
Essix Retainers
An Essix retainer is a type of clear plastic retainer that is used to keep your teeth straight…
Hawley Retainers
The Hawley retainer is perhaps the most well-known type of retainer used for keeping teeth in place after…
Permanent Retainers
If you've had your braces removed and your teeth are now straight, your orthodontist may recommend a permanent…
How to Clean Retainers
Let's talk about how to clean retainers! If you were born with crooked or misaligned teeth, wearing braces…
Teeth Retainers
After your dental braces come off, you’ll need to wear a teeth retainer if you want your teeth to stay…
Replacement Retainers
You've lost or broken your retainer. Now what? You'll need to get a new one, but how much…
Essix Retainers
An Essix retainer is a type of clear plastic retainer that is used to keep your teeth straight…
Hawley Retainers
The Hawley retainer is perhaps the most well-known type of retainer used for keeping teeth in place after…
Permanent Retainers
If you've had your braces removed and your teeth are now straight, your orthodontist may recommend a permanent…
How to Clean Retainers
Let's talk about how to clean retainers! If you were born with crooked or misaligned teeth, wearing braces…
Costs & Financing
Dental Insurance for Braces
Dental insurance for braces can help offset expensive orthodontic work. Not all dental insurance plans offer orthodontic coverage, but sometimes, orthodontic insurance…
Invisalign Insurance
Invisalign is a popular way to straighten teeth, but it's also very expensive, which leaves many to wonder, does insurance cover Invisalign?…
Braces Cost per Month
If you're considering orthodontic treatment and wondering about the monthly cost of braces, this guide will provide you with the information you…
Cheap Braces
If you're here it's because you're wondering, “Are there cheap braces, and where can I find them?” The good news is, yes,…
Cleaning & Care
Brushing Teeth With Braces
When you get your new set of braces put on, you need to relearn how to brush your…
Flossing with Braces
Have you just had orthodontic work done and are wondering: how do you floss with braces? Flossing with…
Water Flosser for Braces
It can be challenging to maintain good dental hygiene while wearing braces. Thus, many dentists advise using a…
Dental Wax
What is dental wax, and why should you use it? Your orthodontist may suggest dental wax to help…
Brushing Teeth With Braces
When you get your new set of braces put on, you need to relearn how to brush your…
Flossing with Braces
Have you just had orthodontic work done and are wondering: how do you floss with braces? Flossing with…
Water Flosser for Braces
It can be challenging to maintain good dental hygiene while wearing braces. Thus, many dentists advise using a…
Dental Wax
What is dental wax, and why should you use it? Your orthodontist may suggest dental wax to help…
Common orthodontic questions
How Are Braces Tightened?
When you are first getting adult braces, your orthodontist will let you know when they need to see you again. They will…
Braces Treatment Time
Did you recently get adult braces and are wondering how long you need to wear them? There are several factors that impact…
Braces Cost per Month
If you're considering orthodontic treatment and wondering about the monthly cost of braces, this guide will provide you with the information you…
When Do You Need Braces?
Are you trying to figure out how to know if you need braces? You're in the right place. We've gathered all of…
How to Remove Braces
Are you wondering how to remove braces at home? You should never take your braces brackets off at home. Getting braces off…
Soft Foods For Braces
What are the best soft foods for braces? It can be challenging to eat with braces in your mouth. Sticky candy or…
Do Braces Hurt?
Why do braces hurt? If you ask your grandmother she might tell you that beauty is pain, but there's actually a simple…
Foods to Avoid With Braces
Are you curious about what foods you can’t eat with braces? Is eating steak still an option? What about pizza, or chewing…
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