Here at Glass Orthodontics, we’re passionate about helping patients of all ages achieve healthy, confident smiles. Our team hands out a lot of helpful advice on keeping smiles in shape, but one of the most important pieces of wisdom we have to offer is simple: get a good dental hygiene routine going and stick to Read More
Are braces or Invisalign better for my smile? When you begin exploring the idea of orthodontic treatment, it’s not unusual to end up with an entire laundry list of questions about the process. Choosing to straighten your smile is a big decision, and you should have as much information as possible about everything treatment involves. Read More
If you’ve been anywhere near a TV, computer, or smartphone recently, chances are you’ve seen an ad for clear aligners you can have sent straight to your home. Here at Glass Orthodontics, we’ve certainly noticed an increase in the number of direct-to-consumer (DTC) companies promising patients an alternative way to straighten their teeth. It’s easy Read More
When it comes to orthodontic treatment, one of the questions we get most often here at Glass Orthodontics is “how much do braces cost?” With multiple treatment options to choose from and customized treatment plans for every patient, the answer to that question will depend on a few different variables! These include: The type of Read More
Choosing to improve your oral health and straighten your smile with orthodontic treatment is a big decision! You don’t want to trust your teeth to anything less than an experienced orthodontic practice, but you may not be sure where to start. Here at Glass Orthodontics, we want you to feel empowered and educated from the Read More
Traditional braces continue to change and evolve all the time, and they have transformed dramatically in recent years specifically. The days of bulky braces are gone and have been replaced with brackets that are smaller and more aesthetically pleasing. Today’s braces are more discreet than ever, but even these amazing improvements sometimes are not enough Read More
If you’ve recently learned that you or your child require orthodontic treatment to correct oral issues, you may be picturing a mouthful of metal braces in your future. While traditional braces have come along in leaps and bounds in recent years, many patients are still on the fence about them. The good news is, there Read More
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression” before, but have you ever thought about what it means in relation to your smile? All of us have the ability to communicate with each other in nonverbal ways through something called psychological cues. Things like our gestures, posture, Read More
No matter who you ask what they think orthodontics means, chances are the first thing that comes to mind is teenagers in braces. While a lot of our patients at Glass Orthodontics are, in fact, teens, one in five current orthodontic patients are over the age of 18. This is because adult patients are starting Read More
As communities around the world continue to be affected by the outbreak of COVID-19, we’ve all had to make changes to our daily lives and routines. With recommendations from the CDC to practice social distancing along with state-mandated safer-at-home orders, it’s safe to say times are changing. As we adjust to this new normal, you Read More