It’s no secret that a majority of those interested in orthodontic treatment are striving for a straighter smile that will give them a better appearance. While Dr. Hook and the team at Hook Orthodontics always deliver beautifully straight smiles to all of our patients, we want to inform those who are looking into orthodontic treatment that there are greater advantages to wearing braces.   One of the biggest and most noticeable advantages of orthodontics, beyond a transformed smile, is the overall improvement in self-confidence that comes from looking one’s best. This is the most anticipated reward that the entire Hook Orthodontics team looks forward to when a patient completes their orthodontic treatment. But the benefits of braces go well beyond pure aesthetics. Braces ensure correct bite and tooth alignment which has many positive side-effects.   Easier Brushing and Flossing - Your teeth may overlap each other and create tight spaces in between when they are crooked o...

Achieving a Better, Straighter Smile Isn't as Easy as You Think.   You may have noticed lately that some online direct-to-consumer orthodontic companies have been making orthodontic treatment sound super easy…Just take a selfie and make an impression of your teeth. You’ll receive aligners in the mail and after a few months…BAM! Straight teeth! While it may initially sound great to save money and buy your orthodontic treatment directly online without having to talk to anyone at all. The reality is…you aren’t getting the treatment for less. You are simply purchasing a product and opting out of the many important aspects that make orthodontics work. The money you save today may end up costing you thousands of dollars in future corrective action. Even worse, it may cause you a great deal of discomfort, pain, and a worse smile down the road. Consider this question: What other transforming medical treatment would you undergo without an in-person, pre-treatmen...