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Why Choose Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
Clear aligners have transformed orthodontic care, offering a discreet and effective alternative to traditional braces. If you're considering orthodontic treatment, clear aligners provide numerous benefits that have made them a preferred choice for many. One of the...
Braces from an Orthodontist vs a Dentist
Considering braces and unsure whether to visit an orthodontist or a dentist? While both professionals are vital for oral health, there are significant differences in their roles regarding braces. Orthodontists are specialists who receive additional training beyond...
Retainer Care: Ensuring Long-Term Orthodontic Success
Retainer care is essential for preserving the results achieved through orthodontic treatment. After braces are removed, retainers are necessary to maintain teeth in their new positions and prevent them from shifting back. This article offers valuable insights into the...
Can Invisalign Fix an Overbite?
Are you dealing with an overbite and considering Invisalign treatment? Look no further! At Birmingham Orthodontics, we understand how crucial it is to correct an overbite for both the functionality and aesthetics of your smile. In this article, we'll explore how...
Palatal Expansion
Welcome to Birmingham Orthodontics! In this article, we will provide an overview of palatal expansion, a common orthodontic procedure used to widen the upper jaw. This technique creates more space for teeth and improves the bite, making it an effective solution for...
What Do Rubber Bands in Braces Do?
Rubber bands, often referred to as elastics, are an integral component of orthodontic treatment. These small, stretchy bands apply gentle pressure, assisting in the alignment of teeth and jaws. By exerting force, rubber bands help guide teeth into their desired...
Why Choose Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
Clear aligners have transformed orthodontic care, offering a discreet and effective alternative to traditional braces. If you're considering orthodontic treatment, clear aligners provide numerous benefits that have made them a preferred choice for many. One of the...
Braces from an Orthodontist vs a Dentist
Considering braces and unsure whether to visit an orthodontist or a dentist? While both professionals are vital for oral health, there are significant differences in their roles regarding braces. Orthodontists are specialists who receive additional training beyond...
Retainer Care: Ensuring Long-Term Orthodontic Success
Retainer care is essential for preserving the results achieved through orthodontic treatment. After braces are removed, retainers are necessary to maintain teeth in their new positions and prevent them from shifting back. This article offers valuable insights into the...
Can Invisalign Fix an Overbite?
Are you dealing with an overbite and considering Invisalign treatment? Look no further! At Birmingham Orthodontics, we understand how crucial it is to correct an overbite for both the functionality and aesthetics of your smile. In this article, we'll explore how...
Palatal Expansion
Welcome to Birmingham Orthodontics! In this article, we will provide an overview of palatal expansion, a common orthodontic procedure used to widen the upper jaw. This technique creates more space for teeth and improves the bite, making it an effective solution for...
What Do Rubber Bands in Braces Do?
Rubber bands, often referred to as elastics, are an integral component of orthodontic treatment. These small, stretchy bands apply gentle pressure, assisting in the alignment of teeth and jaws. By exerting force, rubber bands help guide teeth into their desired...
Why Choose Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
Clear aligners have transformed orthodontic care, offering a discreet and effective alternative to traditional braces. If you're considering orthodontic treatment, clear aligners provide numerous benefits that have made them a preferred choice for many. One of the...
Braces from an Orthodontist vs a Dentist
Considering braces and unsure whether to visit an orthodontist or a dentist? While both professionals are vital for oral health, there are significant differences in their roles regarding braces. Orthodontists are specialists who receive additional training beyond...
Retainer Care: Ensuring Long-Term Orthodontic Success
Retainer care is essential for preserving the results achieved through orthodontic treatment. After braces are removed, retainers are necessary to maintain teeth in their new positions and prevent them from shifting back. This article offers valuable insights into the...
Can Invisalign Fix an Overbite?
Are you dealing with an overbite and considering Invisalign treatment? Look no further! At Birmingham Orthodontics, we understand how crucial it is to correct an overbite for both the functionality and aesthetics of your smile. In this article, we'll explore how...
Which Conditions Require Early Intervention
We understand the dilemma many parents may face when it comes to early orthodontic treatment for their young ones—you want to make sure your child gets the best treatment possible, but you also fear wasting time and money if your child’s teeth are just going to continue shifting and moving as they grow. That’s why we want to talk about which conditions you need to be concerned about early on. These issues will respond well to early treatment, which will save you and your child major headaches—literally and figuratively—later in life.
Cool, Weird Braces Facts You Never Knew
When you first get braces, it’s important to learn all the facts—what foods you need to avoid, how to properly brush between brackets, how to wear rubber bands, and more. This kind of knowledge will keep you on the fast track to a straight, sparkling smile! But it...
Three Ways to Impact Someone with Your Smile
We talk a lot about the power of smiling here at Birmingham Orthodontics because we believe it can’t be understated. Did you know, for example, that smiling boosts your mood, your immune system, and relieves stress? We love smiles, and as we work on our own, we want...
Charcoal Chewing and Vinegar Rinses: Four Gross Ways We Used to Clean Our Teeth
If you’re taking the opportunity this summer to binge watch some of the hottest shows you missed during the school year, you may have noticed a trend—we love stories set in ancient and historical times. It’s easy to fall in love with these worlds: kings and queens,...
Overbites, Underbites, and Crossbites—Understanding the Difference
You’ve heard of overbites, underbites, and crossbites; you or your child may even be suffering from one of these conditions—but how exactly do you know which is which? It may seem difficult to keep these terms straight in your head, but fortunately they aren’t...
Flashback Friday: Before and After Braces
The summer before your senior year in high school, you’re sent out to a portrait studio with a bunch of your classmates, asked to don a fancy drape, and smile. Senior portraits are supposed to be exciting, but for me they were a nightmare. I’d always hated my smile,...
Which Conditions Require Early Intervention
We understand the dilemma many parents may face when it comes to early orthodontic treatment for their young ones—you want to make sure your child gets the best treatment possible, but you also fear wasting time and money if your child’s teeth are just going to continue shifting and moving as they grow. That’s why we want to talk about which conditions you need to be concerned about early on. These issues will respond well to early treatment, which will save you and your child major headaches—literally and figuratively—later in life.
Cool, Weird Braces Facts You Never Knew
When you first get braces, it’s important to learn all the facts—what foods you need to avoid, how to properly brush between brackets, how to wear rubber bands, and more. This kind of knowledge will keep you on the fast track to a straight, sparkling smile! But it...
Three Ways to Impact Someone with Your Smile
We talk a lot about the power of smiling here at Birmingham Orthodontics because we believe it can’t be understated. Did you know, for example, that smiling boosts your mood, your immune system, and relieves stress? We love smiles, and as we work on our own, we want...
Charcoal Chewing and Vinegar Rinses: Four Gross Ways We Used to Clean Our Teeth
If you’re taking the opportunity this summer to binge watch some of the hottest shows you missed during the school year, you may have noticed a trend—we love stories set in ancient and historical times. It’s easy to fall in love with these worlds: kings and queens,...
Overbites, Underbites, and Crossbites—Understanding the Difference
You’ve heard of overbites, underbites, and crossbites; you or your child may even be suffering from one of these conditions—but how exactly do you know which is which? It may seem difficult to keep these terms straight in your head, but fortunately they aren’t...
Flashback Friday: Before and After Braces
The summer before your senior year in high school, you’re sent out to a portrait studio with a bunch of your classmates, asked to don a fancy drape, and smile. Senior portraits are supposed to be exciting, but for me they were a nightmare. I’d always hated my smile,...
Which Conditions Require Early Intervention
We understand the dilemma many parents may face when it comes to early orthodontic treatment for their young ones—you want to make sure your child gets the best treatment possible, but you also fear wasting time and money if your child’s teeth are just going to continue shifting and moving as they grow. That’s why we want to talk about which conditions you need to be concerned about early on. These issues will respond well to early treatment, which will save you and your child major headaches—literally and figuratively—later in life.
Cool, Weird Braces Facts You Never Knew
When you first get braces, it’s important to learn all the facts—what foods you need to avoid, how to properly brush between brackets, how to wear rubber bands, and more. This kind of knowledge will keep you on the fast track to a straight, sparkling smile! But it...
Three Ways to Impact Someone with Your Smile
We talk a lot about the power of smiling here at Birmingham Orthodontics because we believe it can’t be understated. Did you know, for example, that smiling boosts your mood, your immune system, and relieves stress? We love smiles, and as we work on our own, we want...
Charcoal Chewing and Vinegar Rinses: Four Gross Ways We Used to Clean Our Teeth
If you’re taking the opportunity this summer to binge watch some of the hottest shows you missed during the school year, you may have noticed a trend—we love stories set in ancient and historical times. It’s easy to fall in love with these worlds: kings and queens,...
When Is the Right Time to Get Braces?
If you’re wondering if it’s time to get braces for your child, you may be hearing conflicting advice from friends and family. It’s an important decision for your child’s oral health because if they get braces too early, they run the risk of needing them again down the...
What to expect on your first visit to the orthodontist
There can be a lot of unknowns when making the decision to get braces for your child or yourself. How much will braces cost? How long will it take to get the braces put on? How frequent are adjustments? How long will the entire process take? Can you chew gum when you...
The Culture of Birmingham Orthodontics
Most of the posts here on our blog offer helpful braces tips or information that helps you decide among different treatment options. This post is a little bit different. We want to pull back the curtain and share a bit about our business. It’s important to know the...
Will Insurance Pay for My Braces?
There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are changing colors, holiday music is beginning to swell all around us. It’s finally that special time of year, when we gather our loved ones close around the fire and… think about open enrollment in insurance plans? Yes, while...
How Do I Know if My Child Needs Braces?
There is nothing more fulfilling than watching your child grow, hitting milestones and learning new things every day. As your child’s teeth come in, however, you may be wondering if they will one day need braces—how will you know when and if that time comes? Kids...
Which Conditions Require Early Intervention
We understand the dilemma many parents may face when it comes to early orthodontic treatment for their young ones—you want to make sure your child gets the best treatment possible, but you also fear wasting time and money if your child’s teeth are just going to continue shifting and moving as they grow. That’s why we want to talk about which conditions you need to be concerned about early on. These issues will respond well to early treatment, which will save you and your child major headaches—literally and figuratively—later in life.
When Is the Right Time to Get Braces?
If you’re wondering if it’s time to get braces for your child, you may be hearing conflicting advice from friends and family. It’s an important decision for your child’s oral health because if they get braces too early, they run the risk of needing them again down the...
What to expect on your first visit to the orthodontist
There can be a lot of unknowns when making the decision to get braces for your child or yourself. How much will braces cost? How long will it take to get the braces put on? How frequent are adjustments? How long will the entire process take? Can you chew gum when you...
The Culture of Birmingham Orthodontics
Most of the posts here on our blog offer helpful braces tips or information that helps you decide among different treatment options. This post is a little bit different. We want to pull back the curtain and share a bit about our business. It’s important to know the...
Will Insurance Pay for My Braces?
There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are changing colors, holiday music is beginning to swell all around us. It’s finally that special time of year, when we gather our loved ones close around the fire and… think about open enrollment in insurance plans? Yes, while...
How Do I Know if My Child Needs Braces?
There is nothing more fulfilling than watching your child grow, hitting milestones and learning new things every day. As your child’s teeth come in, however, you may be wondering if they will one day need braces—how will you know when and if that time comes? Kids...
Which Conditions Require Early Intervention
We understand the dilemma many parents may face when it comes to early orthodontic treatment for their young ones—you want to make sure your child gets the best treatment possible, but you also fear wasting time and money if your child’s teeth are just going to continue shifting and moving as they grow. That’s why we want to talk about which conditions you need to be concerned about early on. These issues will respond well to early treatment, which will save you and your child major headaches—literally and figuratively—later in life.
When Is the Right Time to Get Braces?
If you’re wondering if it’s time to get braces for your child, you may be hearing conflicting advice from friends and family. It’s an important decision for your child’s oral health because if they get braces too early, they run the risk of needing them again down the...
What to expect on your first visit to the orthodontist
There can be a lot of unknowns when making the decision to get braces for your child or yourself. How much will braces cost? How long will it take to get the braces put on? How frequent are adjustments? How long will the entire process take? Can you chew gum when you...
The Culture of Birmingham Orthodontics
Most of the posts here on our blog offer helpful braces tips or information that helps you decide among different treatment options. This post is a little bit different. We want to pull back the curtain and share a bit about our business. It’s important to know the...
Will Insurance Pay for My Braces?
There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are changing colors, holiday music is beginning to swell all around us. It’s finally that special time of year, when we gather our loved ones close around the fire and… think about open enrollment in insurance plans? Yes, while...
How Much Do Braces Cost?
Every year, almost 3.5 million children and teens begin wearing braces an their parents always ask, "How much do braces cost?" However, braces aren’t an orthodontic treatment limited to children only. Almost 20% of all braces patients are adults, so braces are a great...
How to Pay for Braces
When it comes to making a decision about straightening your or your child’s smile, it’s easy to get hung up on the cost of treatment. However, this is an investment that comes with lifelong rewards. A straight smile can raise confidence and self-esteem. The best part?...
The Financial Benefits of Getting Braces
When you’re making decisions about straightening your smile, it’s easy to get bogged down by the perceived cost of treatment. Even with flexible options and in-house financing, you may find yourself looking down the road and feeling intimidated. Is the cost of braces...
How do at-home orthodontics clubs compare to traditional braces?
Over the past few years, there’s been a rise in the number of businesses that offer so-called at-home orthodontics treatment—alternatives to traditional treatment by an orthodontist. You’ve probably seen the ads for these clubs. They send a kit that lets you take a...
Let the Tax Man Pay for Braces
Tax season is upon us, and chances are, if you’re expecting a refund, you’ve already spent it. Vacations and electronics and outdoors equipment and so many fun things call out for that extra cash. But, this year, what if your tax return paid for something even...
Getting Braces as an Adult
Around this time of year, we do one of the most important things we can do for ourselves—make good New Year’s Resolutions. Self-reflection and motivation are our keys to success! Perhaps confidence has been on your list for a few years, and you know your smile is...
How Much Do Braces Cost?
Every year, almost 3.5 million children and teens begin wearing braces an their parents always ask, "How much do braces cost?" However, braces aren’t an orthodontic treatment limited to children only. Almost 20% of all braces patients are adults, so braces are a great...
How to Pay for Braces
When it comes to making a decision about straightening your or your child’s smile, it’s easy to get hung up on the cost of treatment. However, this is an investment that comes with lifelong rewards. A straight smile can raise confidence and self-esteem. The best part?...
The Financial Benefits of Getting Braces
When you’re making decisions about straightening your smile, it’s easy to get bogged down by the perceived cost of treatment. Even with flexible options and in-house financing, you may find yourself looking down the road and feeling intimidated. Is the cost of braces...
How do at-home orthodontics clubs compare to traditional braces?
Over the past few years, there’s been a rise in the number of businesses that offer so-called at-home orthodontics treatment—alternatives to traditional treatment by an orthodontist. You’ve probably seen the ads for these clubs. They send a kit that lets you take a...
Let the Tax Man Pay for Braces
Tax season is upon us, and chances are, if you’re expecting a refund, you’ve already spent it. Vacations and electronics and outdoors equipment and so many fun things call out for that extra cash. But, this year, what if your tax return paid for something even...
Getting Braces as an Adult
Around this time of year, we do one of the most important things we can do for ourselves—make good New Year’s Resolutions. Self-reflection and motivation are our keys to success! Perhaps confidence has been on your list for a few years, and you know your smile is...
How Much Do Braces Cost?
Every year, almost 3.5 million children and teens begin wearing braces an their parents always ask, "How much do braces cost?" However, braces aren’t an orthodontic treatment limited to children only. Almost 20% of all braces patients are adults, so braces are a great...
How to Pay for Braces
When it comes to making a decision about straightening your or your child’s smile, it’s easy to get hung up on the cost of treatment. However, this is an investment that comes with lifelong rewards. A straight smile can raise confidence and self-esteem. The best part?...
The Financial Benefits of Getting Braces
When you’re making decisions about straightening your smile, it’s easy to get bogged down by the perceived cost of treatment. Even with flexible options and in-house financing, you may find yourself looking down the road and feeling intimidated. Is the cost of braces...
How do at-home orthodontics clubs compare to traditional braces?
Over the past few years, there’s been a rise in the number of businesses that offer so-called at-home orthodontics treatment—alternatives to traditional treatment by an orthodontist. You’ve probably seen the ads for these clubs. They send a kit that lets you take a...
The Financial Benefits of Getting Braces
When you’re making decisions about straightening your smile, it’s easy to get bogged down by the perceived cost of treatment. Even with flexible options and in-house financing, you may find yourself looking down the road and feeling intimidated. Is the cost of braces...
The Culture of Birmingham Orthodontics
Most of the posts here on our blog offer helpful braces tips or information that helps you decide among different treatment options. This post is a little bit different. We want to pull back the curtain and share a bit about our business. It’s important to know the...
Getting Braces as an Adult
Around this time of year, we do one of the most important things we can do for ourselves—make good New Year’s Resolutions. Self-reflection and motivation are our keys to success! Perhaps confidence has been on your list for a few years, and you know your smile is...
How Long Does it Take to Get Braces?
Sometimes nerves get the best of us, even when we know something is for the best. If you’re considering braces but you’re feeling intimidated about the process, we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about what getting braces is really like. Though the...
How Do I Know if My Child Needs Braces?
There is nothing more fulfilling than watching your child grow, hitting milestones and learning new things every day. As your child’s teeth come in, however, you may be wondering if they will one day need braces—how will you know when and if that time comes? Kids...
Which Conditions Require Early Intervention
We understand the dilemma many parents may face when it comes to early orthodontic treatment for their young ones—you want to make sure your child gets the best treatment possible, but you also fear wasting time and money if your child’s teeth are just going to continue shifting and moving as they grow. That’s why we want to talk about which conditions you need to be concerned about early on. These issues will respond well to early treatment, which will save you and your child major headaches—literally and figuratively—later in life.
The Financial Benefits of Getting Braces
When you’re making decisions about straightening your smile, it’s easy to get bogged down by the perceived cost of treatment. Even with flexible options and in-house financing, you may find yourself looking down the road and feeling intimidated. Is the cost of braces...
The Culture of Birmingham Orthodontics
Most of the posts here on our blog offer helpful braces tips or information that helps you decide among different treatment options. This post is a little bit different. We want to pull back the curtain and share a bit about our business. It’s important to know the...
Getting Braces as an Adult
Around this time of year, we do one of the most important things we can do for ourselves—make good New Year’s Resolutions. Self-reflection and motivation are our keys to success! Perhaps confidence has been on your list for a few years, and you know your smile is...
How Long Does it Take to Get Braces?
Sometimes nerves get the best of us, even when we know something is for the best. If you’re considering braces but you’re feeling intimidated about the process, we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about what getting braces is really like. Though the...
How Do I Know if My Child Needs Braces?
There is nothing more fulfilling than watching your child grow, hitting milestones and learning new things every day. As your child’s teeth come in, however, you may be wondering if they will one day need braces—how will you know when and if that time comes? Kids...
Which Conditions Require Early Intervention
We understand the dilemma many parents may face when it comes to early orthodontic treatment for their young ones—you want to make sure your child gets the best treatment possible, but you also fear wasting time and money if your child’s teeth are just going to continue shifting and moving as they grow. That’s why we want to talk about which conditions you need to be concerned about early on. These issues will respond well to early treatment, which will save you and your child major headaches—literally and figuratively—later in life.
The Financial Benefits of Getting Braces
When you’re making decisions about straightening your smile, it’s easy to get bogged down by the perceived cost of treatment. Even with flexible options and in-house financing, you may find yourself looking down the road and feeling intimidated. Is the cost of braces...
The Culture of Birmingham Orthodontics
Most of the posts here on our blog offer helpful braces tips or information that helps you decide among different treatment options. This post is a little bit different. We want to pull back the curtain and share a bit about our business. It’s important to know the...
Getting Braces as an Adult
Around this time of year, we do one of the most important things we can do for ourselves—make good New Year’s Resolutions. Self-reflection and motivation are our keys to success! Perhaps confidence has been on your list for a few years, and you know your smile is...
How Long Does it Take to Get Braces?
Sometimes nerves get the best of us, even when we know something is for the best. If you’re considering braces but you’re feeling intimidated about the process, we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about what getting braces is really like. Though the...
How to Straighten Your Teeth
If you’re concerned about how your smile looks and how to straighten your teeth, you’re far from alone. Issues such as crooked or “gappy” teeth are more common than most people realize and can have many different causes. If you’re happy with your current smile, your...
The Financial Benefits of Getting Braces
When you’re making decisions about straightening your smile, it’s easy to get bogged down by the perceived cost of treatment. Even with flexible options and in-house financing, you may find yourself looking down the road and feeling intimidated. Is the cost of braces...
When Is the Right Time to Get Braces?
If you’re wondering if it’s time to get braces for your child, you may be hearing conflicting advice from friends and family. It’s an important decision for your child’s oral health because if they get braces too early, they run the risk of needing them again down the...
What are the Benefits of Invisalign?
Invisalign is a discreet solution for creating the perfect smile. With its clear and flexible design, Invisalign treatment provides an avenue to straighter teeth with comfortable confidence at roughly the same cost as metal braces. Invisalign stands tall as the most...
Getting Braces as an Adult
Around this time of year, we do one of the most important things we can do for ourselves—make good New Year’s Resolutions. Self-reflection and motivation are our keys to success! Perhaps confidence has been on your list for a few years, and you know your smile is...
Will Insurance Pay for My Braces?
There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are changing colors, holiday music is beginning to swell all around us. It’s finally that special time of year, when we gather our loved ones close around the fire and… think about open enrollment in insurance plans? Yes, while...
How to Straighten Your Teeth
If you’re concerned about how your smile looks and how to straighten your teeth, you’re far from alone. Issues such as crooked or “gappy” teeth are more common than most people realize and can have many different causes. If you’re happy with your current smile, your...
The Financial Benefits of Getting Braces
When you’re making decisions about straightening your smile, it’s easy to get bogged down by the perceived cost of treatment. Even with flexible options and in-house financing, you may find yourself looking down the road and feeling intimidated. Is the cost of braces...
When Is the Right Time to Get Braces?
If you’re wondering if it’s time to get braces for your child, you may be hearing conflicting advice from friends and family. It’s an important decision for your child’s oral health because if they get braces too early, they run the risk of needing them again down the...
What are the Benefits of Invisalign?
Invisalign is a discreet solution for creating the perfect smile. With its clear and flexible design, Invisalign treatment provides an avenue to straighter teeth with comfortable confidence at roughly the same cost as metal braces. Invisalign stands tall as the most...
Getting Braces as an Adult
Around this time of year, we do one of the most important things we can do for ourselves—make good New Year’s Resolutions. Self-reflection and motivation are our keys to success! Perhaps confidence has been on your list for a few years, and you know your smile is...
Will Insurance Pay for My Braces?
There’s a chill in the air, the leaves are changing colors, holiday music is beginning to swell all around us. It’s finally that special time of year, when we gather our loved ones close around the fire and… think about open enrollment in insurance plans? Yes, while...
How to Straighten Your Teeth
If you’re concerned about how your smile looks and how to straighten your teeth, you’re far from alone. Issues such as crooked or “gappy” teeth are more common than most people realize and can have many different causes. If you’re happy with your current smile, your...
The Financial Benefits of Getting Braces
When you’re making decisions about straightening your smile, it’s easy to get bogged down by the perceived cost of treatment. Even with flexible options and in-house financing, you may find yourself looking down the road and feeling intimidated. Is the cost of braces...
When Is the Right Time to Get Braces?
If you’re wondering if it’s time to get braces for your child, you may be hearing conflicting advice from friends and family. It’s an important decision for your child’s oral health because if they get braces too early, they run the risk of needing them again down the...
What are the Benefits of Invisalign?
Invisalign is a discreet solution for creating the perfect smile. With its clear and flexible design, Invisalign treatment provides an avenue to straighter teeth with comfortable confidence at roughly the same cost as metal braces. Invisalign stands tall as the most...