young football player Every parent feels two emotions at the exact same time whenever they watch their child play sports. One, they are just so happy and excited to see their child being active and working together with their peers, and two, they’re always a little concerned for their safety. That’s just how parents work! This second feeling is especially... read more »

When your child decided to do band in school, you were overjoyed. They’re going to learn a skill they’ll be able to use for the rest of their life, plus they’ll get to meet and hang out with a large group of their peers who share the same interests. But then, your child’s dentist threw a wrench into the works:... read more »

You’ve probably seen people wearing braces your entire life, but from time to time, you may have spotted a larger, more complicated orthodontic device with thicker wires that extend outside of the mouth and go around the chin or back of the head. This type of appliance is generally referred to as “headgear,” and for many patients (almost always children),... read more »

On the surface, it sounds too good to be true. For adults looking to straighten their teeth, some businesses, or “clubs,” claim they can help you get everything you need through the mail without having to step foot in a dental office. You simply take impressions of your teeth, send them off, and a few weeks later, you receive a... read more »

Summer is the perfect time for your child to sit back, relax, sleep in, and…get braces? While visiting the orthodontist might not have been on your child’s “To Do” list this season, the summer months are actually the best time for them to start braces in Powell, and your child will actually appreciate it even if they resist at first.... read more »

Well, you knew this day was coming, but that doesn’t mean it was any less surprising: your child’s dentist has said they need braces, and the sooner they can start, the better. For many parents, this makes them instantly worry about finances, because while orthodontics is a worthy investment, it can still be a sizeable one. But thankfully, like 60%... read more »

After spending a few extra minutes in the mirror this morning, you discover an uncomfortable truth: your teeth have shifted. You’re starting to notice crowding that definitely wasn’t there before. This can happen to people even if they had braces as a child, but the question most have in this situation is simply, “Why?” Today, an orthodontist in Powell reveals... read more »

For many patients, one of the most exciting days of their lives is when their orthodontic treatment ends. Whether they’re getting braces off or taking out their last Invisalign tray, most can’t wait to see what their new smile looks like. You can imagine how deflated people must feel if they discover they have developed stained teeth during treatment. While... read more »

Whether your child’s dentist says they need braces or you’re interested in straightening your own teeth with Invisalign, you now find yourself in need of an orthodontist in Powell. Looking for one should be easy enough thanks to the internet, right? Not really. Typing “orthodontist in Powell” right now will give you about 850,000 results(!), and absolutely no one has... read more »

Millions of adults around the world have already used Invisalign to straighten their crooked teeth and obtain the beautiful smiles they’ve always wanted, and you’d like to become one of them. There is just one catch, however—orthodontic care can be quite expensive, and you likely won’t be able to pay for it all on your own. Thankfully, that’s what dental... read more »