Will Your Braces Results Last Forever, Or Just Five Years
Will your braces results last forever, or just five years in Southlake? Learn what affects longevity and how to protect your smile long-term. Book now!
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What Invisalign Success Really Requires: Compliance Tips From Our Best Results
Discover what Invisalign success really requires. Compliance tips from our best results in Grapevine, TX. Dr. Theodorou shares wear time, cleaning & care advice.
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Do Braces Results Really Last Forever, or Do Teeth Shift Back
Wondering if braces results last forever or if teeth shift back in Grapevine, TX? Dr. Theodorou explains what affects longevity and how to protect your smile.
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What Should I Do If My Child’s Bracket Breaks?
If your child’s braces bracket becomes loose or breaks, don’t worry. What you should do next depends on whether the bracket is still attached to the wire, has come completely off the wire, or is one of the upper or lower four front brackets. At Stellar Smiles Ortho, most broken brackets are handled with a COMFORT visit within a week, … Read More
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Do I Need a Referral to See an Orthodontist?
No. You do not need a referral from your dentist to schedule an orthodontic consultation at Stellar Smiles Ortho. Parents can contact us directly for their child, and teenagers and adults can also schedule an orthodontic evaluation without first being referred by a general dentist. Your dentist is an important part of your dental healthcare team, but you don’t have … Read More
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Can Invisalign Correct an Overbite?
Yes. Invisalign can correct many overbites, depending on what is causing the overbite, its severity, the patient’s age and growth, and the tooth and jaw movements required. However, not every overbite should be treated the same way, and Invisalign is not automatically the right treatment for every patient. At Stellar Smiles Ortho, Dr. J first determines why the overbite exists … Read More
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Invisalign vs. Braces for Teens: Which Is Better?
Both Invisalign and braces can effectively treat many orthodontic problems in teenagers. The better choice depends on your teen’s teeth and bite, the movements required, lifestyle, and—especially with Invisalign—their willingness to wear the aligners no less than 22 hours per day. At Stellar Smiles Ortho, Dr. J doesn’t begin by deciding which appliance a teenager should have. We first determine … Read More
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What happens at a child’s first orthodontic consultation?
At a child’s first orthodontic consultation, Dr. J evaluates the teeth, bite, jaws and facial development. At Stellar Smiles Ortho, diagnostic records include a Panorex, Lateral Cephalometric X-ray and iTero digital scan.
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Can Adults Get Invisalign If They Had Braces Before?
Yes. Adults who had braces in the past can often use Invisalign to correct teeth that have shifted or address orthodontic concerns that have developed since their original treatment. In fact, having had orthodontic treatment before does not prevent you from having Invisalign treatment now. At Stellar Smiles Ortho, we see adults who had braces years—or even decades—ago and have … Read More
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How Long Do Braces Usually Take?
Orthodontic treatment with braces commonly takes about 12 to 24 months, but there is no single treatment time that applies to everyone. Some relatively straightforward cases can be completed sooner, while more complex orthodontic problems may require longer treatment. At Stellar Smiles Ortho, Dr. J estimates treatment time after evaluating your teeth, bite, jaw relationships, and the specific movements needed … Read More
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