I Just Got a Palatal Expander, Will It Close My Gap Before I Get Braces in 3 Weeks?

For a case like yours I would start with the Invisalign and keep the braces in the bag as a fall back if needed. Moving cuspid teeth down and in can be done with aligners and the latest "attachments". Attachments are composite shapes that are bonded to the teeth and allow the...

If your ovebite is a skeletal issue, then you might want to go the surgical route. While surgery is a somewhat painful process to go through, the pain will come to an end shortly and you will not only haave a better bite, but you will also have a stronger Jawline and more attractive appearance...

It sounds like you have an overbite and your lower jaw ( your mandible ) is too far  Back. If your face looks better or longer when you put your jaw forward, that is usually a good indication that you are a good candidiate for Jaw surgery, ( which is done WITH braces). When you have your...

Pretty much all orthodontic offices offer payment plans for braces.  The most common is in-office financing (usually with 0 per cent).  Usually a down payment is required, and then the patient is billed on a monthly basis.  Other options include paying the treatment...

From looking at the before and after photo's on the No Brace website I wonder how effective their appliance is at fully aligning the teeth. I do agree that early arch development can be of benefit for some patients. Is your daughter's temporary plate an active expander, or just...

You are absolutely right that $6000 for one appointment is a bit steep, but given the amount of work put in so far you might not get all $6000 back. The "mandible positioning orthotic," the braces, xrays, impressions, and time put in by your doctor and staff to start you off on the...