Orthodontic treatment is one of the most precise and long-term forms of dental care. When teeth are moved millimeter by millimeter toward the correct position for both bite and smile, it is natural to ask: what if the end result is not as desired?
Can you see the braces? An orthodontist gives you the green light to smile—and kiss
"What if the braces are visible, should I be careful about smiling?" This is one of the most common questions I get in my office. Smiling is much more than just a matter of appearance—it is related to identity, interaction, and presentation. The idea of visible braces may therefore raise even more thoughts than other aspects of the orthodontic treatment.
Does orthodontic treatment hurt? A specialist dentist answers
Pain is always a personal experience. However, if you are being sold completely painless orthodontic treatment, this may not necessarily be entirely true. For kids and teens, removable appliances are sometimes used for orthodontic treatment, which can be totally painless, but orthodontic treatment for adults is rarely painless.
How long does orthodontic treatment take?
Many people consider orthodontic treatment but hesitate because they do not know how long the treatment will take. Many people interested in orthodontic treatment also consider the duration of the retention phase, i.e., maintenance treatment.
Correcting your smile is not just an aesthetic smile enhancement
The common perception of orthodontic treatment is that it is mainly about straightening teeth and creating a more beautiful smile. But orthodontics is about a much broader picture: balancing the function of the bite, jaws and whole mouth and, at its best, even opening up the airways.