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Many parents in South Austin notice that their child has a mouth breathing habit or has trouble breathing during sleep. But often, they don’t realize these concerns may be related to airway, jaw, and facial development. In some children, airway orthodontics may be part of the treatment plan after a thorough orthodontic airway assessment. Read […]

When someone mentions orthodontic treatment, usually the picture that pops into our mind is that of a teenager with a mouth full of braces. Most people think that orthodontics is only for straightening teeth, but it does much more than that. A newer branch, called airway orthodontics, connects the alignment of your teeth and jaws […]

If you’ve recently started braces treatment, you’re already on your way to a healthier, straighter smile. Throughout this treatment, your Dripping Springs orthodontist will schedule regular checkups to tighten braces and keep your treatment moving forward. We will walk you through exactly what happens during your appointments and all the details about braces adjustment, so […]

Are you just getting started with your braces treatment? You may have done your research already on different things, like what to eat with braces and how to brush your teeth. But one thing many patients are shocked to find out is that their teeth start feeling loose with braces within the first few weeks. […]

Some oral habits start early and take a long time to fade. It’s natural for little ones to have habits like thumb sucking or tongue thrusting. But when it continues beyond age 4 or 5, it can begin affecting how your child’s teeth and jaws develop. To prevent such issues, our South Austin orthodontist recommends […]

Does your child have a thumb sucking habit? Sucking on a thumb or finger is actually a very common habit for young ones, and they often do it as a way of soothing themselves. But it shouldn’t persist for too long. If that happens, dentists recommend using a thumb sucking appliance to break the habit. […]

Many teens and adults are turning to Invisalign® to get that beautiful, confident smile they always wished for. If you are also considering Invisalign® to straighten your teeth, you may have various questions to ask your orthodontist. To make it easy, we’ll list the top five questions for patients in Dripping Springs, TX, considering Invisalign®. […]

Your orthodontic treatment doesn’t end as soon as your braces or aligners come off. The next most important step is wearing your retainers, which helps maintain your results. But what happens if you don’t wear your retainer for a day, week, or even a much longer time? There could be serious consequences. We’ll explain them […]

For braces wearers, nothing can compare to the satisfaction they feel once their brackets and wires are finally removed. But if your teeth are looking a bit yellower than before? Don’t panic – mild tooth staining is perfectly normal. And with modern whitening treatments, it’s easier to get the spark of your smile back. So, […]

For anyone wearing braces, there are some changes they have to make to their diet and lifestyle habits to get the best results out of it. So when orthodontists tell teens and adults to avoid some foods with braces, a common question they get is, “Can I chew gum with braces?” The short answer: Yes, […]