Category Archives: Orthodontics

Orthodontics for Adults – Your Complete Guide

By Pointe Dental Group | Published September 13, 2016

Smiling adult woman with esthetic clear braces - Orthodontics for Adults Braces – they’re certainly not just for kids. In the United States alone, more than 1 million people over the age of 18 are adding braces to their smile, and that number grows by the day. Why? Some have serious orthodontic issues – such as over or under bites, incorrect jaw positioning, or jaw … Continue Reading

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Not Mad About Metal? Here are 3 Alternatives to Traditional Braces

By Pointe Dental Group | Published July 19, 2016

A set of upper and lower clear aligners against a background of colored lights - Alternatives to braces
Not so long ago, there was only one real option to straighten teeth: metal braces. If you wanted that perfect smile, your teeth had to hide under a layer corrective metal for a while. But times have changed and so have your orthodontic options. Today, you can … Continue Reading

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The Great Debate: Invisalign vs. Braces

By Pointe Dental Group | Published March 30, 2016

close up of woman's smile and teeth, half with invisalign and half with braces - invisalign vs. braces
Invisalign vs. Braces
It’s an election year, and there is no shortage of debates – not even in the orthodontics field. One of the most common debates you’ll hear in dental offices is The Great Braces Debate: Invisalign vs. braces. While both products are effective in aligning … Continue Reading

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Is the Waterpik a Good Alternative to Flossing with Braces?

By Pointe Dental Group | Published March 15, 2016

We all know that flossing is extremely important for our dental health. Even with this knowledge, most of us often go to bed without ever touching the cracks of our teeth. For parents, it seems impossible to get children to floss. Add braces to the … Continue Reading

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Dental Genetics: Can You Blame your Parents for Your Dental Problems?

By Pointe Dental Group | Published October 8, 2014

family picnic dental genetics Are you a dedicated brusher and flosser, but still have problems with tooth decay? Have you noticed that your crooked smile closely resembles the smile of one of your parents? In recent years, there has been a lot of research in the area of dental genetics. It’s been discovered that there are two major types of dental problems that are influenced … Continue Reading

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What is the Right Age for Your Child to Get Braces?

By Pointe Dental Group | Published September 24, 2014

Young boy smiling with braces - Determine when to get braces
Orthodontic treatments have come a long way in the last few decades. With all of the options available and the technological advances within the industry, the number orthodontic treatments have skyrocketed. According to the American Association of Orthodontists more than 4.8 million Americans have braces; 78% of which being under the age of 18.

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New Trend in Orthodontics: Adult Braces

By Pointe Dental Group | Published September 10, 2014

Woman with braces for adults Against popular belief, braces aren’t just for kids and teens. In fact, according to Delta Dental, approximately one million American adults wear braces! Many of our adult patients had braces as a child, but forgot to wear their retainer. Others never had braces to begin with and are now ready to take care of their smile insecurities once and for all.

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