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.

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5215 FM 1463 # 700
Katy, Texas 77494
281-769-3095