Several things may be whirring through your mind on the first trip to the orthodontist. Questions about the type of braces, length of treatment, and price are probably on that list. We’re here to make it easier, especially at the beginning. We have developed a free...
Can you chew gum with braces? It’s the age-old question. Knowing which foods to avoid during orthodontic treatment is important, and can help you keep your treatment on schedule and on budget. Snacks like hard candy and chewy taffy can damage your brackets while...
If you’ve researched braces and orthodontists online, you probably learned pretty quickly that most orthodontists (including us!) don’t post the cost of braces treatment on their websites. The price would be helpful to know upfront for comparison and budgeting...
Everyone deserves a smile they can be proud of. And the benefits of a healthy smile extend well beyond the cosmetics. A straight smile can provide health benefits, a boost to self-esteem and even success in the working world. Like it or not, studies have shown that...
As the year comes to a close and the holidays have us focused on generosity of spirit, we want to elaborate on one of the founding principles of our company: Pay it Forward. We’ve mentioned it in posts before, both when we shared how our company was founded and about...
Innovation in healthcare technology bridges the gap between progressive thinking and quality care. As with any industry, there are advances that the patient will never be aware of. In addition to those, Birmingham Orthodontics has several modern processes that make...
