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The Four Main Benefits of a Straight Smile
You may not think it, but a smile is a powerful thing. From psychological benefits like confidence, to boosting overall health, a great smile can affect many different aspects of your life. It can even affect how much money you’ll make over the course of your career!...

How to Keep Your Teeth Straight After Braces
Finally, the big day is here! The day you’ve been waiting for. Today is the day you get your braces off! Immediately, you start daydreaming of all the popcorn you’ll eat, all the gum you’ll chew, and all the perfect-smile selfies you’re going to take. But then, as you...

How to Find The Best Orthodontist Near You
An estimated 4 million kids and adults in the US are now wearing braces—a number that’s nearly doubled in the past 30 years. But while braces are now commonplace, you’ll still be faced with a serious challenge after deciding to get braces—how to choose an...

What to Know Before Your First Visit
If you’ve made the decision to get braces for your child or yourself, then you’ve probably got a whole list of questions. But, have no fear! Birmingham Orthodontics is here to help transform that uncertainty into excitement. Below you’ll find some tips and suggestions...

Preparing your child for braces
As many parents know, preparing your child for braces can be an exercise in patience, even if the subject matter is as simple as, “What do you want for dinner?” So when faced with talking about something more significant, like getting braces, your best chance at...

Orthodontist AMA (Ask Me Anything)
Most of our blog posts give insight on the process of getting braces or helping patients decide how to pay for braces. For this post, we put the power in your hands to ask all the questions. Literally, AMA—Ask Me Anything. We made posts to our social media profiles...

Traditional Braces vs. At-Home Trays
When it comes to straightening teeth, patients now have several options. A number of companies are selling at-home orthodontic treatment, offering an alternative to traditional orthodontic care at a fraction of the cost. Too good to be true? We’ll let you be the...

How to Take On Summer Vacation with Braces
Taking care of your smile doesn’t stop when you’re on vacation. One of the best things about going on a trip is that we are pulled from our daily routines. However, taking proper care of your braces and teeth should never be pushed to the side – regardless of the...

What are my Options for Paying for Braces?
An investment in orthodontic treatment comes with lifelong rewards. However, the cost of treatment can be intimidating. We’re here to eliminate any worries or concerns you may have about paying for braces. During your first visit, we’ll determine what you or your...

How To Talk To Your Child About Braces
Let’s talk about braces. For most parents, bringing up orthodontic care at the dinner table isn’t exactly an easy task. That conversation can be difficult to navigate. Braces help straighten out teeth, but your child may not see it that way. The challenge for most...

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?...

Success Beyond Braces
sun A straight smile makes a lasting first impression. It’s no secret that people judge others based on appearance, and a confident smile is an important part of appearance. It can lead to better job offers, higher earning power and most importantly, a lasting...

The Four Main Benefits of a Straight Smile
You may not think it, but a smile is a powerful thing. From psychological benefits like confidence, to boosting overall health, a great smile can affect many different aspects of your life. It can even affect how much money you’ll make over the course of your career!...

How to Keep Your Teeth Straight After Braces
Finally, the big day is here! The day you’ve been waiting for. Today is the day you get your braces off! Immediately, you start daydreaming of all the popcorn you’ll eat, all the gum you’ll chew, and all the perfect-smile selfies you’re going to take. But then, as you...

How to Find The Best Orthodontist Near You
An estimated 4 million kids and adults in the US are now wearing braces—a number that’s nearly doubled in the past 30 years. But while braces are now commonplace, you’ll still be faced with a serious challenge after deciding to get braces—how to choose an...

What to Know Before Your First Visit
If you’ve made the decision to get braces for your child or yourself, then you’ve probably got a whole list of questions. But, have no fear! Birmingham Orthodontics is here to help transform that uncertainty into excitement. Below you’ll find some tips and suggestions...

Preparing your child for braces
As many parents know, preparing your child for braces can be an exercise in patience, even if the subject matter is as simple as, “What do you want for dinner?” So when faced with talking about something more significant, like getting braces, your best chance at...

Orthodontist AMA (Ask Me Anything)
Most of our blog posts give insight on the process of getting braces or helping patients decide how to pay for braces. For this post, we put the power in your hands to ask all the questions. Literally, AMA—Ask Me Anything. We made posts to our social media profiles...

Traditional Braces vs. At-Home Trays
When it comes to straightening teeth, patients now have several options. A number of companies are selling at-home orthodontic treatment, offering an alternative to traditional orthodontic care at a fraction of the cost. Too good to be true? We’ll let you be the...

How to Take On Summer Vacation with Braces
Taking care of your smile doesn’t stop when you’re on vacation. One of the best things about going on a trip is that we are pulled from our daily routines. However, taking proper care of your braces and teeth should never be pushed to the side – regardless of the...

What are my Options for Paying for Braces?
An investment in orthodontic treatment comes with lifelong rewards. However, the cost of treatment can be intimidating. We’re here to eliminate any worries or concerns you may have about paying for braces. During your first visit, we’ll determine what you or your...

How To Talk To Your Child About Braces
Let’s talk about braces. For most parents, bringing up orthodontic care at the dinner table isn’t exactly an easy task. That conversation can be difficult to navigate. Braces help straighten out teeth, but your child may not see it that way. The challenge for most...

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?...

Success Beyond Braces
sun A straight smile makes a lasting first impression. It’s no secret that people judge others based on appearance, and a confident smile is an important part of appearance. It can lead to better job offers, higher earning power and most importantly, a lasting...

The Four Main Benefits of a Straight Smile
You may not think it, but a smile is a powerful thing. From psychological benefits like confidence, to boosting overall health, a great smile can affect many different aspects of your life. It can even affect how much money you’ll make over the course of your career!...

How to Keep Your Teeth Straight After Braces
Finally, the big day is here! The day you’ve been waiting for. Today is the day you get your braces off! Immediately, you start daydreaming of all the popcorn you’ll eat, all the gum you’ll chew, and all the perfect-smile selfies you’re going to take. But then, as you...

How to Find The Best Orthodontist Near You
An estimated 4 million kids and adults in the US are now wearing braces—a number that’s nearly doubled in the past 30 years. But while braces are now commonplace, you’ll still be faced with a serious challenge after deciding to get braces—how to choose an...

What to Know Before Your First Visit
If you’ve made the decision to get braces for your child or yourself, then you’ve probably got a whole list of questions. But, have no fear! Birmingham Orthodontics is here to help transform that uncertainty into excitement. Below you’ll find some tips and suggestions...

Preparing your child for braces
As many parents know, preparing your child for braces can be an exercise in patience, even if the subject matter is as simple as, “What do you want for dinner?” So when faced with talking about something more significant, like getting braces, your best chance at...

Orthodontist AMA (Ask Me Anything)
Most of our blog posts give insight on the process of getting braces or helping patients decide how to pay for braces. For this post, we put the power in your hands to ask all the questions. Literally, AMA—Ask Me Anything. We made posts to our social media profiles...

Traditional Braces vs. At-Home Trays
When it comes to straightening teeth, patients now have several options. A number of companies are selling at-home orthodontic treatment, offering an alternative to traditional orthodontic care at a fraction of the cost. Too good to be true? We’ll let you be the...

How to Take On Summer Vacation with Braces
Taking care of your smile doesn’t stop when you’re on vacation. One of the best things about going on a trip is that we are pulled from our daily routines. However, taking proper care of your braces and teeth should never be pushed to the side – regardless of the...

What are my Options for Paying for Braces?
An investment in orthodontic treatment comes with lifelong rewards. However, the cost of treatment can be intimidating. We’re here to eliminate any worries or concerns you may have about paying for braces. During your first visit, we’ll determine what you or your...

How To Talk To Your Child About Braces
Let’s talk about braces. For most parents, bringing up orthodontic care at the dinner table isn’t exactly an easy task. That conversation can be difficult to navigate. Braces help straighten out teeth, but your child may not see it that way. The challenge for most...

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?...

Success Beyond Braces
sun A straight smile makes a lasting first impression. It’s no secret that people judge others based on appearance, and a confident smile is an important part of appearance. It can lead to better job offers, higher earning power and most importantly, a lasting...
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You Don’t Need Luck for a Healthy Smile
On St. Patrick’s Day, they say everyone is Irish—but you don’t need the luck of the Irish all year round to have healthy teeth and gums! Following these daily tips and tricks will keep your smile healthy, no four-leaf clovers required. Brush Effectively Not only...

Kissing with Braces: It Happened to Me!
So February 14 is approaching—you know who you’re going to ask to be your Valentine and how you’re going to do it (a personal, quiet approach instead of your original flash mob idea), you’ve considered all possible culinary disasters and picked out a romantic, but...

Must-Have Products for Braces Maintenance
So, you’ve joined the braces brigade. First of all, welcome. You may have heard some embarrassing tales of those who have sported orthodontia before you—“beware of Oreos and other snacks that can clog up your new hardware” horrors, etc. Truthfully, you have nothing to...

Ways to Conquer Fears – Dental Appointments
For some of us, going to the orthodontist or dentist is as terrifying as an episode of “American Horror Story” or the latest slasher/zombie apocalypse/haunted mansion movie. In fact, according to All About Counseling, an estimated 14% of Americans get the heebie...