Summertime is a wonderful time of the year where families spend their days by the beach, have backyard barbecues, and schedule visits with their orthodontist. Yes, that’s right, we said schedule visits with their orthodontist.  If you ask any teen, they’ll probably tell you that there is no good time to get braces, however, summertime is actually the very best time to get braces. Why Summertime? 1. Time to Adjust - It’s no secret that getting braces can be pretty daunting to the self-esteem of a teenager. Giving them a few months to get used to their braces without being surrounded by their peers at school can make a huge difference in their confidence overall. Similarly, summer helps teens learn important things about wearing and caring for their new braces. For example, Eating a braces-friendly diet. Learning proper brushing and flossing techniques. Feeling comfortable (less pain) with braces on their teeth. Gainin...

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...