braces

Dr. Blackburn and Dr. Williams have treated thousands of people with braces. They’ve seen it all. So here’s a few points you should know:

• • • Not all 7-9 year olds need braces but some do. We will tell you straight up if your kid does or doesn’t need them yet.
    • Most kids get braces during junior high school. Braces are great for this age because they are glued to the teeth. If you have a responsible kid who won’t forget to wear it, Invisalign will likely work for them too.
    • Most adults can be treated with Invisalign. There are only a few select type of adult cases that still need to be treated with braces.
    • It takes about an hour to put braces on and doesn’t hurt at all, but you will be sore for a few days afterwards (hint: take Tylenol).
    • Appointments are usually every 8 weeks and only take about 20 minutes.
    • Most people have braces on for 1-2 years.
    • Yes, we do permanent retainers on pretty much everyone. But you’ll still need to wear a normal retainer for a while after braces to make sure the teeth stay beautiful.