True orthodontic emergencies are very rare, but when they do occur we are available to you. As a general rule,…

Palatal Expander The palatal expander “expands” (or widens) your upper jaw by putting gentle pressure on your upper molars each…

Wear your retainers full time, until the doctor instructs otherwise. Take your retainers out when eating… and always put retainers…

Elastics (Rubber Bands) Wearing elastics (or rubber bands) improves the fit of your upper and lower teeth. Wear rubber bands…

Braces are used by your orthodontist to help you improve the look and feel of your smile! There are several…

Now that you have your braces, how do you take care of them? It’s important for you to know how…

Choose a glossary: » Parts of Braces » Orthodontic Procedures Parts of Braces Appliance: Anything your orthodontist attaches to your…

What is the advantage of two-phase orthodontic treatment? Two-phase orthodontic treatment is a very specialized process that encompasses tooth straightening…

For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontics. After your braces come off, you’ll feel…