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Now that you’re ready to start the journey toward improving your smile, it’s time to weigh the options. There are more services available to orthodontic patients than ever before. Most patients end up exploring two very different options: Invisalign and ceramic...

Straight to the Point If you’re looking for the short answer to today’s topic, “Does early intervention make a difference,” then you’re in luck. Yes, it absolutely can make a difference. In fact, if you’re satisfied with a simple yes and are ready to invest in your...

The holiday season is upon us, and along with it, (occasionally) cooler weather and a cornucopia of colors in the trees. It’s a time of joyous celebration, merry family reunions, and of course, the giving and receiving of gifts. But before you finish shopping for your...

Somewhere between ‘How much will braces cost’ and ‘Can I chew gum with braces’, the most asked question about getting braces is ‘How long will it take’. These questions all share a similar response: it depends. You see, just as no two smiles are alike, no two...

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!...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Now that you’re ready to start the journey toward improving your smile, it’s time to weigh the options. There are more services available to orthodontic patients than ever before. Most patients end up exploring two very different options: Invisalign and ceramic...

Straight to the Point If you’re looking for the short answer to today’s topic, “Does early intervention make a difference,” then you’re in luck. Yes, it absolutely can make a difference. In fact, if you’re satisfied with a simple yes and are ready to invest in your...

The holiday season is upon us, and along with it, (occasionally) cooler weather and a cornucopia of colors in the trees. It’s a time of joyous celebration, merry family reunions, and of course, the giving and receiving of gifts. But before you finish shopping for your...

Somewhere between ‘How much will braces cost’ and ‘Can I chew gum with braces’, the most asked question about getting braces is ‘How long will it take’. These questions all share a similar response: it depends. You see, just as no two smiles are alike, no two...

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!...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Now that you’re ready to start the journey toward improving your smile, it’s time to weigh the options. There are more services available to orthodontic patients than ever before. Most patients end up exploring two very different options: Invisalign and ceramic...

Straight to the Point If you’re looking for the short answer to today’s topic, “Does early intervention make a difference,” then you’re in luck. Yes, it absolutely can make a difference. In fact, if you’re satisfied with a simple yes and are ready to invest in your...

The holiday season is upon us, and along with it, (occasionally) cooler weather and a cornucopia of colors in the trees. It’s a time of joyous celebration, merry family reunions, and of course, the giving and receiving of gifts. But before you finish shopping for your...

Somewhere between ‘How much will braces cost’ and ‘Can I chew gum with braces’, the most asked question about getting braces is ‘How long will it take’. These questions all share a similar response: it depends. You see, just as no two smiles are alike, no two...

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!...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...