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5 Reasons to Steer Clear of So-Called “Permanent” Retainers
A lot of people ask me about fixed retainers. At first glance, fixed retainers may seem like a great idea. But at Ortho Arts, we prefer to use removable retainers. It’s not just that they’re more convenient—fixed retainers won’t hold all your teeth in place like...
Why meeting your future orthodontist is important
How would you feel if you went to a teacher parent conference and never actually talked to your child’s teacher? Maybe you talked to the office staff, the lunch team, and the custodian, but your child’s homeroom teacher never even showed up. Well, think of your...
Same-day braces may seem like a shortcut, but they’re not
Picture this: you’re on an airplane heading to your next vacation destination. You’re seated in first class. The flight attendants are serving free drinks. The view out your window is spectacular. “Wow,” you think, “what a great flight.” Then you realize there’s no...
5 Reasons Why Now is the Perfect Time for Adults to Get Braces
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, one in four of today’s orthodontic patients are adults. That’s a lot more than in years past. So why are more adults getting orthodontic treatment this year than ever before? Whether you’re a young adult, a...
Dr. G Now Offers 3D Cone Beam Imaging!
What is Cone Beam 3D Imaging? Traditionally, orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning has been done with 2-dimensional imaging using a panoramic x-ray, generally showing what teeth are present and where they are, and a cephalometric x-ray, which is a side view...
Could slacking on hygiene during treatment damage your teeth?
We love creating beautiful smiles, yet nothing is a bigger bummer than taking braces off of beautifully aligned teeth with white spots and puffy gums that happen when hygiene and diet habits aren't kept up during treatment. We do our best to make sure all of our...
