Braces

While parents look forward to romantic dinners, kids often celebrate Valentine’s Day with parties in homeroom. However, parents and children alike do share a love for one aspect of Valentine’s Day: candy. If you live in Denver and your child has braces, it’s important to set boundaries so sugary foods don’t undo the orthodontic treatment. […]

For children and adults alike, it’s very important to learn how to keep teeth clean while undergoing orthodontic correction. If you have braces and you’re wondering how to maintain good dental health while straightening your teeth, please visit Advanced Orthodontic Care in Denver for professional insight into caring for your mouth. Most people get braces

Technically speaking, there is no “best” age to get braces. You can straighten your teeth at any time. Over 60% of our patients are adults, and around 10% of those are over the age of 55. As an adult, your jawbone is settled – along with any problems that come with it, including an underbite,

In recent years, an increasing number of adults have been seeking out orthodontic treatment to straight crooked teeth, correct their bite, and improve the overall appearance of their smile. For many adults, traditional metal braces are not an appealing option because of the way they look, and how intrusive and impractical they can be. Thankfully,

If you have avoided getting braces in the past because of the way they look, Incognito™ Hidden Braces may be the ideal solution for you. Incognito™ braces are fitted to the backside of your teeth instead of the front, making them completely invisible when you smile. Incognito™ Hidden Braces work similar to conventional braces, using

Braces place pressure on your teeth to stretch surrounding periodontal membrane on one side of a tooth and compress it on the other, a process which loosens targeted teeth. Once a tooth is loosened with braces, bone grows around it in a process known as bone remodeling to provide support. Bone remodeling can take months

The holidays are upon us, which for many adults and teens means travel. No matter what type of braces you have, it is important that you care for them during your travels to help ensure your treatment is not disrupted. Fortunately, taking care of your braces when you travel doesn’t differ at all from taking

Halloween wouldn’t be the same without treats. No matter what your age, if you wear braces you can still enjoy Halloween. You just may want to take a few precautions to prevent damaging the wires and brackets of your braces. Generally, All Hallows’ Eve treats that are soft and easy for you to chew shouldn’t

Whether you’re in middle school or attending a university, going back to school with any of the various types of braces may be causing you some anxiety. You may be feeling self-conscious, and you may be uncomfortable with other students seeing you in braces for the first time. These feelings are probably experienced by just

In most cases, the need for braces will be obvious. Crooked teeth, gaps between teeth, and a misaligned bite are all common reasons that people seek out braces. Sometimes, a person’s bite problems are so severe that they cause physical pain, but others may have such mild symptoms that they don’t realize they need teeth