Advanced Orthodontics Blog
How To Avoid Orthodontic Emergencies
As a member of the Advanced Orthodontics family, you’ll learn a lot about your smile throughout your orthodontic journey. It’s important to us that you understand everything from how we move your teeth to why you need to care for your appliance, and we want you to...
The Truth About Invisalign
Today’s braces are almost unrecognizable from years past, with smaller brackets, a sleeker appearance, and greater comfort. In spite of this transformation, many teens and adults we see are hesitant about using them to straighten their smile. Fortunately, there’s an...
Debunking Common Myths About Braces For Adults
When you hear the term orthodontics, what’s the first thing you tend to think of? If you’re anything like most people, you probably conjure up an image of a teenager in braces! While this is a very persistent stereotype, the truth is that orthodontic treatment can...
Dangers of DIY Orthodontic Treatments
As the holiday season winds down, many of us are thanking our lucky stars that we exist in a time where we can order almost anything we need online and have it delivered a day or two later! As convenient as that is in the Christmas rush, normalizing this kind of quick...
What Is TMD & How Can Orthodontics Help Treat It?
It’s not unusual for our team here at Advanced Orthodontics to treat patients experiencing pain or discomfort in their jaw or the surrounding areas. Though there can be several causes for this, one of the most common is temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD for...
Touch-Up Treatment For Orthodontic Relapses
After spending months or even years in braces or aligners, we know patients fully intend to use their retainers as directed once treatment is complete. But we also know how easy it can be to forget once some time has passed! Here at Advanced Orthodontics, we regularly...
All About Invisalign
Technological advances in recent years have had a huge effect on our lives in a number of ways. They’ve had a major impact on the field of orthodontics, too! It’s easier and more convenient than ever to improve your oral health thanks to a wide variety of innovative...
Back-to-school Survival Guide for Braces
With a long break in between school months, summer is one of the most popular times for younger patients to begin orthodontic treatment. For those having braces put on, it’s especially helpful, as kids are able to get used to the ins and outs of their appliance from...
Why Your Child Should See An Orthodontist By Age 7
When it comes to orthodontics, many people still tend to think of teens in metal braces before anything else, but the American Association of Orthodontists actually recommends that children have their first orthodontic evaluation by around the age of 7. Because most...
First Orthodontic Visit
When you make the choice to improve your oral health through orthodontics, it can change your life for the better in many ways. In the beginning, however, it can feel a little overwhelming, particularly if you aren’t sure what to expect from the process. Here at...