The Brilliant Smiles Ortho Blog

Orthodontic news, tips and happenings to make you smile.

Orthodontic Emergencies

Orthodontic Emergencies

During the holiday season, many of our patients find themselves traveling here, there, and everywhere to spend quality time with family and friends. If you’re hitting the road in the next week or two, it’s the perfect time to brush up on what to do in the event of an orthodontic emergency.  Most of the Read More

All About Invisalign

In the last couple of decades, technological advances have come along in leaps and bounds. These have had a huge effect on our lives in several ways, with everything from smartphones to medical procedures changing our idea of what comfort and convenience can be. These innovations have had a major impact on orthodontics, too! These Read More

Touch-Up Treatment For Orthodontic Relapses

Here at Brilliant Smiles Orthodontics, we know that even if you have the best intentions, it’s all too easy to forget about wearing your retainer here and there…until before you know it, you can’t even remember the last time you put it in. You may not even remember where it is! That’s why we’re here Read More

Back-to-school Survival Guide for Braces

With a long break in between school months, summer is one of the most popular times of the year for beginning orthodontic treatment with braces. This lets kids get used to the ins and outs of the process from the comfort of home. Are you one of the many students who had braces put on Read More

Why Your Child Should See An Orthodontist By Age 7

Ask people what comes to mind when they think of orthodontics, and more often than not, it will be some variation on a teenager in awkward metal braces. This stereotype is wrong on both levels, however! Today’s treatment options are more comfortable, stylish, and customizable than ever before. Not only that, but orthodontics can benefit Read More

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Your First Orthodontic Visit: What to Expect

Orthodontics can change your life for the better in many ways, but in the beginning, you may feel equal parts excited and overwhelmed. This is especially true if you aren’t sure what to expect from the process. At Brilliant Smiles Orthodontics, we take your trust in us seriously and want you to feel fully confident Read More