Hart Orthodontics Blog

If you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment, you may notice something unsettling: your teeth feel loose. While it might sound alarming, this sensation is actually a normal and expected part of the process. In most cases, loose teeth while wearing braces are no cause for panic – they’re a sign that your braces are doing their job. Still, it’s helpful to understand why this happens and when to be concerned.

After spending months or even years realigning your teeth, you’re finally getting your braces removed. While this phase of orthodontic treatment is over, the next step – retention – is crucial to your long-term smile success. If teeth are to remain in their new location, and you want to secure your investment, read on to learn how to take proper care of your retainer so that you don’t experience a setback.

Invisalign isn’t just one of the most popular orthodontic treatments; it’s an orthodontic treatment more than 17 million patients have used to pursue their dream smiles! If you are considering doing the same, but aren’t quite sure what to expect, you can read on for a breakdown of the Invisalign treatment process.

Once you finish your orthodontic treatment, whether with traditional braces, clear aligners, or other procedures, your retainer is the key to holding it all together. But like any tool, it doesn’t last forever. Over time, these helpful oral appliances can wear out, lose their effectiveness, or even cause problems if not replaced. So, how often should you refresh your retainer? Continue reading to learn the signs that a potential swap could be in your future.

Invisalign has allowed millions of patients to achieve more beautiful and healthy smiles without the cumbersome metal parts that come with traditional braces. Since each Invisalign tray is customized to fit snugly over the dental arch, it will add a small amount of width and length to the teeth when worn, which can affect the way you pronounce words. Here’s a quick overview of how Invisalign works and how you can make speaking clearly easier during treatment.

Many people spend more than a year wearing braces, so knowing that you will soon get your orthodontic appliance removed from your teeth can be quite exciting. After all, you’ll finally be able to smile without showing metal wires and brackets and eat and drink whatever you please. However, it can take some time to get used to wearing braces, and the results of your orthodontic treatment will not last if you don’t adopt the right habits. Here’s what to expect after your braces are taken off and how to adjust more easily afterward.

If you’ve started your orthodontic journey with braces, you will have a straight, healthy smile in no time. You don’t want unnecessary delays complicating your treatment. Certain foods can damage your braces. You don’t want to spend your summer dealing with orthodontic emergencies. Here’s your go-to guide for summer foods to avoid while wearing braces.

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It’s completely normal to feel excited if you’ve just been informed that your orthodontic treatment is coming to an end. After 18+ months of having metal brackets bonded to your teeth, you’re probably thrilled to finally have them removed to reveal your newly straightened grin. This excitement is a testament to your patience and commitment to the treatment, and your provider understands and shares your joy.

Although you may be looking forward to life without braces, having them taken out is a big change that may take some time to acclimate to. Continue reading to learn about 3 things you can anticipate once your orthodontics are detached so you won’t be taken by surprise!

These days, everyone is always looking for ways to save money – or at least ways to ensure that their money is being well spent! But when it comes to orthodontic treatment, it’s sometimes tough to understand or feel comfortable about the associated costs. However, by recognizing which factors affect the cost of braces, it’s easier to commit your hard-earned money towards enhancing your smile and livelihood. Continue reading to learn more about four of the biggest factors that contribute to the cost of orthodontic care.  

Over the past twenty years or so, there has been a bit of a revolution in orthodontics. Previously, patients interested in a straighter smile had one option: metal braces. However, in recent years clear aligners have become incredibly popular, allowing patients to achieve the grin of their dreams without the need for wires and brackets.

If you’re looking to align your smile, picking between these two is an important decision you have to make. Here’s what you should know in order to make that choice easier.