The Brilliant Smiles Ortho Blog

Orthodontic news, tips and happenings to make you smile.

Photo of a kid after seeing his Siena Orthodontist

How Your Smile Impacts Your Life

Have you ever wondered what you would look like if you had your dream smile? Maybe you have crooked teeth and want to see yourself with straight teeth that you can showoff to your family and friends? At Brilliant Smiles Orthodontics, we are here to create dream smiles for our patients. The best part? We Read More

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Why You Should Visit An Orthodontist

There’s a lot of confusion about when someone should visit an orthodontist. When is too early? When is too late? To answer the first question, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends a child see an orthodontist no later than 7 years old. You can read more about when your child should visit an orthodontist from Read More

A photo of lingual braces in Sienna, TX

How lingual braces work

There are a variety of braces that can be used to straighten and align the teeth, and one type used by Dr. Michael Chiang, our orthodontist in Sienna, is lingual braces. These braces are also called incognito braces, lingual orthodontic treatment or hidden braces. These are braces whose brackets are put on the back of Read More

Dr. Michael Chiang at Brilliant Smiles Orthodontics

How to Know When Your Child Should See an Orthodontist

Our patients often ask Dr. Michael Chiang, our orthodontist in Missouri City, when to know if they should bring their child in for orthodontic work. They’re not sure if what is happening to their child’s teeth is a normal part of development or if it’s something that needs correction. The fact is, sometimes a parent Read More

women holding a clear aligner

Why Clear Aligner Therapy is a great orthodontic treatment

If your teeth or your children’s teeth are out of alignment and you don’t want unsightly metal braces to correct them, set up an appointment with Dr. Michael Chiang, orthodontist in Missouri City for clear aligners. Read on to discover why clear aligner therapy may be the best orthodontic treatment for you. What are Clear Read More

Playing Sports While Wearing Braces

Playing Sports While Wearing Braces

Here at Brilliant Smiles Orthodontics, many of our patients are active in sports and other physical activities. Whether they play for their schools or in their communities, one question that comes up quite often is if braces treatment will sideline them for the season. If you’re an athlete, you have similar concerns about playing sports Read More

Maintaining Your Orthodontic Treatment From Home

Maintaining Your Orthodontic Treatment From Home

As we’ve seen mandated closures and stay-at-home orders roll out across the country, many orthodontic patients have found themselves worrying about how this may affect their current treatment plan. If you’re part of the Brilliant Smiles Orthodontics family and have been feeling confused or upset about this interruption to your orthodontic journey, we’re here for Read More

How Much Do Braces Cost?

How Much Do Braces Cost?

There’s no doubt that orthodontic treatment is an amazing investment in your smile, but it is an investment. When it comes to straightening a patient’s smile, one of the questions we hear most often is “how much will my braces cost?” Here at Brilliant Smiles Orthodontics, we understand why this is a big worry for Read More

Debunking Common Myths About Adult Braces

Debunking Common Myths About Adult Braces

If you’re like most people, you probably think of a teenager wearing braces whenever someone mentions orthodontics. Although many orthodontic patients are indeed teens, treatment can benefit patients of all ages. There’s never a bad time to work on improving your smile, even if you’re an adult! More adults than ever before are exploring orthodontics Read More

The Truth About Invisalign

The Truth About Invisalign

There have been many amazing changes in the design, shape, size, and even color of traditional braces in recent years. They’re smaller, more aesthetically pleasing, and can efficiently correct a number of orthodontic issues, leaving patients with a beautiful smile they love. As exciting as these developments have been, however, some patients are still on Read More