Braces 101

Can You Play an Instrument With Braces?

With football season in full swing, the marching band is practicing daily and entertaining spectators during the halftime show every weekend. For the proud members of these groups, braces may seem like nothing short of a death sentence. But rest assured, with today’s orthodontic technology, musicians can continue to make beautiful music, even with braces. …

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What Is a Functional Appliance? Does My Child Need One?

The field of orthodontics is full of confusing, unfamiliar terminology. In an effort to help our patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options, we’re discussing some of the more commonly used terms in several of our posts. Today we are talking about functional appliances. One might think any appliance used in orthodontics would be functional, …

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When Should My Child See An Orthodontist?

It’s not unusual to associate orthodontics with adolescence or older children. Plenty of teens wear braces and visit their orthodontist regularly. An orthodontist, however, should be a part of your child’s oral health from a young age, even before adult teeth begin to erupt. By seeing an orthodontist early, you are potentially eliminating any risk …

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