Most people know what traditional braces are; the metal brackets and wires that straighten and align your teeth and jaw. However, most people are not familiar with lingual braces. Lingual braces are when the brackets and wires are actually placed on the INSIDE surface of your teeth. Basically, they are braces on the backside of The post Do Lingual Braces Take Longer than Regular Braces? appeared first on Midwest Orthodontics Center Blog ..read more

You just got your braces on and the orthodontist went through a list of dos and don’ts, along with instructions for proper maintenance. One thing you did not expect was having to go back for adjustments. You are probably wondering, “Why do I need my braces adjusted?” Luckily, braces technology have improved over the years The post Why Do I Need My Braces Adjusted? appeared first on Midwest Orthodontics Center Blog ..read more

Congratulations! The day has finally arrived and it is time to get your braces off. After what felt like forever, you are finally ready to head to the orthodontist, climb into the chair, and have your braces removed, or “debonding” as we call it. Are you excited yet? Now that your braces are about to The post What to Expect After Braces appeared first on Midwest Orthodontics Center Blog ..read more

Like many things in life, braces brackets are not always as permanent as we hope. No matter how good your orthodontist is, there’s still a chance that your brackets can come loose during the course of wearing your braces. Sometimes a particular bracket can keep coming loose, leaving you wondering “Why Do My Brackets Keep The post Why Do My Brackets Keep Coming Off? appeared first on Midwest Orthodontics Center Blog ..read more

The question of “what type of braces work the fastest?” is one that we hear a lot during our free orthodontic consultations. No matter what type of braces you choose, there is bound to be some discomfort and most people want to get them on and off as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, there’s no magic The post What Type of Braces Work the Fastest appeared first on Midwest Orthodontics Center Blog ..read more

For people who have braces, few days match the joy of having them removed. But that feeling of happiness can be interrupted when your Chicago orthodontist tells you that you need to wear a retainer. That’s right, just when you thought you were on the path to dental freedom, you receive another piece of metal or The post Do You Need a Retainer After Braces? appeared first on Midwest Orthodontics Center Blog ..read more

This is a question we hear a lot in our office, and we wanted to take this opportunity to separate fact from fiction. Do braces cause TMJ? The short answer is that braces do not directly cause TMJ. However, the relationship between the two is not completely cut and dry, and it is possible that The post Do Braces Cause TMJ? appeared first on Midwest Orthodontics Center Blog ..read more

There are a number of reasons why someone would seek out orthodontic treatment. While the long-term health of their teeth or discomfort to the mouth and jaw are common concerns, one of the most common reasons that people seek straighter teeth is for aesthetic purposes. Basically, they are not happy with the look of their The post Straight Teeth and Confidence: How Braces Can Boost Your Self Esteem appeared first on Midwest Orthodontics Center Blog ..read more

Every parent wants their child to have a healthy and beautiful smile. For many kids, that means braces at some point during their adolescent years. As a parent, how do you know when the time is right for braces? Early Orthodontic Treatment Pros and Cons In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month this February, The post Early Orthodontic Treatment Pros and Cons appeared first on Midwest Orthodontics Center Blog ..read more

We’ve written before about the best time of year to get braces and whether you’re ever too old for braces. At the intersection of those two questions is the one of when is the right time to get braces. How old should you be when you get braces? We know that they can be successful at The post When is the Right Time to Get Braces? appeared first on Midwest Orthodontics Center Blog ..read more