Dr. Sal Says - Everything you need to know about getting braces

The time your children spend wearing braces – and the time you spend paying for them – has everything to do with follow-through.

Topics: pediatric orthodontics, dental health, braces

There is a lot of confusion around the differences between dentists and orthodontists – and who your child should work with. Let’s clear it up.

They both come to work each day looking to make their patients’ smiles a bit bolder and brighter. They both can look at the bite marks on a No. 2 pencil and talk for 10 minutes about who did it – and what they ate for breakfast. And they both like to purchase cheeky vanity plates for their cars like, “DR2TH” and “55SPH.” (Yes, that’s 55 smiles per hours, and it really does exist.)

Topics: frequently asked questions

Health benefits abound for adults seeking to straighten their smile

If your smile is a fixer-upper and you’re older than a teenager, you may have thought that it wasn’t worth your time or money to pursue straight teeth through orthodontic treatment.

Topics: frequently asked questions, adult orthodontics, straight teeth

More and more adults are finding the perfect smile through orthodontic treatment

When you think about someone sitting under the lamp of an orthodontist, you’re probably picturing a kid.

Topics: crooked teeth, healthy smile, adult orthodontics

It’s as easy as finding an orthodontist, knowing your options and keeping your kid motivated

There is no magic toothbrush you can wave over your child’s mouth to get their teeth straightened. But you do have options – and finding orthodontic treatment for your kids is easier than you might think.

Topics: pediatric orthodontics, healthy smile, straight teeth

Orthodontists have a number of preventive and responsive treatments available to comfortably suit your children’s needs

There is some good news for parents who are looking into teeth straightening options for their children. Orthodontists have more options at their disposal when it comes to correcting jaw and teeth issues.

Topics: crooked teeth, frequently asked questions, pediatric orthodontics, early/interceptive treatment

No longer put off orthodontic treatment for your children because you cannot afford it.  Many doctors in our area have started to offer CareCredit payment options as an alternative to consumer credit cards, cash or checks.

Topics: cost of orthodontics, CareCredit

Topics: insurance, cost of orthodontics, early/interceptive treatment

We believe that the benefits of orthodontic treatment will last a lifetime, and we work hard to eliminate any potential financial barriers to treatment.  

Topics: orthodontics, cost of orthodontics, braces

Topics: orthodontics, healthy smile, cost of orthodontics, adult orthodontics