When something is elite it is considered the best in its field. When people talk about college basketball, we talk about Kentucky being an elite program. When we talk about football, people refer to Super Bowl champions as elite teams. In dentistry, Invisalign has a program for the dentists it considers Elite Preferred Providers, and at least one ...
Read MoreYou've seen the same smile in the mirror for years, but you aren't happy about it. You are at a good place in your career, but you have this nagging feeling that your teeth may be holding you back. You try to put on a confident face, but you have been bothered by the appearance of your teeth for a long time. Maybe your teeth are crooked. Maybe you ...
Read MoreIris and Brandi* are high school students who are about to start orthodontic treatment. Both come from families where orthodontic care is just a way of life. Each of their parents had braces when they were in high school, and crooked teeth were passed down to them. Iris is going to Beaumont Family Dentistry in Lexington, where she is getting ...
Read MoreThe Internet has changed the world in a lot of ways, but some of the things you can find online are just wrong. What's worse, some of them can be bad and even dangerous. Online videos of people promoting do-it-yourself "braces" are one example of these unhealthy ideas. Orthodontic care should take place under the supervision of a trained ...
Read MorePeople, particularly adults, who don't like their teeth can develop what might be considered odd behaviors. Some people with crooked teeth feel the need to hide them at all times. As a result, they will hold their hands in front of their mouths when they speak. They will hold napkins in front of their faces the entire time they are eating. When ...
Read MoreIf you are an adult with crooked teeth, gaps in your teeth, or crowded teeth, you may have thought about braces. You also may have dismissed the idea, thinking you are too old or that straight teeth are just about vanity. And you would be wrong on both counts. We understand that straight teeth look better, but that's not the only reason you should ...
Read MoreBeing the parent of a teenager is tough. They have a lot of pressure in school and in their social lives. Plus, you are trying to prepare your not-so-little one for college or to enter the workforce. And then there's his or her teeth. You know your son or daughter will need orthodontic care, but where should you take them for treatment ...
Read MoreBy this point in your life, you've heard more Christmas carols than you can count, including the classic "We Three Kings." We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar These "kings" are sometimes known as the wise men, and as the song explains, they came bearing gifts. We can't offer you gold, frankincense and myrrh, but ...
Read MoreCosmetic dentistry includes a lot of services, and all of them are intended to do one thing — improve your smile. One of the most important benefits may be something you can't see. When you improve your teeth, you improve your self esteem. You feel more confident, and that affects how you interact with the people you deal with every day. At ...
Read MoreWhen you were a teenager, you may have heard the insults hurled at people wearing braces. Metal mouth. Brace face. Zipper mouth. Hopefully, people have become more understanding, but that may not change your anxiety if you have teenager who may need braces or if you are an adult considering braces for yourself. Braces aren’t the only way to ...
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