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So you’re not a kid anymore and you’ve been contemplating orthodontic treatment to correct an unhealthy bite or to gain a more confident and youthful smile. Fear not! Today’s orthodontic options for adults are much more appealing than you may think. Gone are the days...

Over the past 20 plus years of practice as a specialist in orthodontics, there is one undeniable constant with a patient’s orthodontic treatment – teeth inevitably want to move back to their original positions. Our teeth continue to move as we age, particularly the...

What Can I Expect When I Am Wearing Braces? When I meet with new patients who are ready to start orthodontic treatment using traditional braces, a few common questions inevitably come to light: What does it feel like having the braces applied? At Team Orthodontics,...

Are Lingual Braces For Everyone? Are lingual braces (hidden braces behind the teeth) the right type of orthodontic treatment choice for you? Let’s take a look at the past, present, and future of lingual braces to help you to make a better decision on your orthodontic...

Get A Smile Makeover In Less Than 6 Months Orthodontic treatment doesn’t always mean a mouth full of metal braces worn for an extended period of time. In fact, many of our patients have acceptably healthy bites of the back teeth and may need only limited fine tuning...

"Are Clear Teeth Aligners For Me?" When Invisalign and clear teeth aligners were first introduced to the market approximately 20 years ago, my graduate class was one of the first to become accredited to use it. Since that time, Invisalign and other clear teeth aligner...

Direct to Consumer Teeth Aligners - Buyer Beware! Like most things in life, you get what you pay for. Direct to consumer teeth aligners are no different. The ease of online ordering coupled with the desire for aesthetic types of orthodontic treatment has spawned the...

Orthodontic Evolution & Why You Should Choose Lingual (Hidden) Braces In a society increasingly driven by individual experience, customization, treatment discretion, aesthetics, and a “no fuss” path to completion, lingual orthodontics (braces on the back or...

What To Expect During Your Free Consultation So you’re thinking about getting braces? We are a Phoenix orthodontist with two offices (in Ahwatukee and Gilbert) specializing in lingual braces, traditional braces, and Invisalign. We understand that you want to do some...

The History of Lingual Braces A Fashion Statement? Bracelets, rings, and necklaces have always made great fashion accessories … braces not so much. Braces can be a little awkward, especially for adults. But there is a solution! Positioned behind your teeth, lingual...