If you’d like to straighten your smile with the help of orthodontics, the good news is that there’s no such thing as being “too old” to align your bite. But as we age, we may have undergone dental work that could make braces or Invisalign a bit more complicated. If you’ve had dental implants, it may seem like changing the alignment is impossible, but the good news is that contrary to what you might think, you can still get orthodontic treatment with dental implants. Here’s what you need to know.

Getting braces is a milestone for many teens once they have all their permanent teeth, but occasionally your orthodontist may recommend that your child’s orthodontic treatment begins before they have lost all their baby teeth. It’s called “Two-Phase Orthodontics” and, and it’s designed to help guide your child’s permanent teeth into better alignment before they emerge.

Here’s everything you need to know about two-phase orthodontics, and why early intervention can make a big difference in your child’s smile!

Wearing braces is not without its bells and whistles. Sometimes, you might need a palatal expander, or headgear to go along with them, while other times you might need to wear some strategically placed rubber bands. The important thing to understand about orthodontics is that much like your smile, your treatment is constantly changing.

If you’ve been prescribed rubber bands by your orthodontist, here are a few ways this addition may help guide your treatment on the right path!

With 2025 right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how you can improve your smile. With your insurance benefits set to reset in January, you now have some flexibility in your dental insurance budget to consider treatments like Invisalign in the new year!

Here’s why the January is the perfect time to resolve to “glow up” your grin in 2025 with Invisalign!