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Straight Talk About Braces for Adults

By: Cherie Berkley | WebMD Feature It’s never too late to perfect your smile — just ask the increasing number of adults who are rushing to the orthodontist. Thinking about getting braces? Experts say it’s never too late. These days, adults make up nearly half of orthodontic patients hoping to finally get the perfect smile […]

A Child’s First Orthodontist Visit

By: Dental Associates When Should a Child First See an Orthodontist? Orthodontics can play a huge role in young children’s appearance and health. In fact, the American Association of Orthodontics recommends that an orthodontist examine children by the time they are seven years old. Yes. While baby teeth are still in their mouths. And yes, […]

Misconceptions About Orthodontics

By Dr. Leighton Wood, DDS, MS, PC While everyone understands that a dentist takes care of teeth, not everyone is aware of what an orthodontist does. This confusion sometimes leads to misunderstandings about what our practice does for our patients and how exactly we can help them. Let’s take a closer look at a couple […]