Elastics for Braces – Everything You Need to Know
Are you ready to begin orthodontic treatment? Are you ready for the Dr. Alyssa Orthodontics team to transform your smile? While orthodontic treatment will improve the look of your smile, it can also help correct your bite and can even improve the way your top and bottom jaw function together. Most people have heard of […]
How to Prepare for Braces
At Dr. Alyssa Orthodontics in Sherman/Denison, Bonham and Gainesville, TX we know that even though most people have braces or clear aligners at some point in their life, getting braces can still be nerve-wracking. If you are feeling nervous, remember, it’s totally normal to be nervous! Once you get your braces, you will never have […]
5 Habits That can be Harmful to Your Teeth
Hello, Dr. Alyssa Carter here with Dr. Alyssa Orthodontics in Sherman/Denison and Bonham, TX. As your orthodontist, I want to teach you how to properly care for your teeth during and after your orthodontic treatment, so you can have the best smile possible! Investing in the treatment process is a big commitment and we don’t […]
5 Tips for Keeping Track of Your Retainer
After months of wearing braces or clear aligner trays, you finally have the smile of your dreams from Dr. Alyssa Orthodontics! And now that you know what your best smile looks like, you of course want to keep it that way. That is where your retainer comes into play. Dr. Alyssa Carter will provide you […]
5 Tips to Step Up Your Home Dental Care
Hello again! Dr. Alyssa Carter here with Dr. Alyssa Orthodontics and today we’d like to talk to you about cavities and your at-home dental care routine. We all dread finding out we have a cavity. Cavities often make us feel like we haven’t prioritized our oral health. Not only can cavities feel embarrassing, but they […]
Why Straight Teeth Matter
Several patients pursue orthodontic treatment at Dr. Alyssa Orthodontics so they can have an aesthetic, straight smile, but straight teeth provide more than just a pretty smile. Your teeth are meant to line-up and fit together, so they can properly do their job. When you have crooked teeth or misaligned jaws, your teeth can’t properly […]
How Orthodontics Have Improved Over the Last 20 Years
When you think about orthodontics, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Our potential patients here at Carter Orthodontics in Sherman/Denison, TX, say that they think of Invisalign, but it hasn’t always been the most popular or prominent form of orthodontic treatment. When parents think back, they might remember bulky braces and headgear […]
5 Tips for Fresh Breath with Braces
Hello! Dr. Lisa Stokes and Dr. Alyssa Carter here at Stokes & Carter Orthodontics in Sherman/Denison and Bonham, TX. You have probably heard your friends talk about the not-so-glamorous side of having braces. But what’s the stinkiest part of braces? Yep, that’s right, bad breath! It’s definitely a part of braces no one wants to […]
What are Spark Clear Aligners?
Clear aligners have been around since the late 90s, and as their design becomes more efficient, their popularity continues to skyrocket. Clear aligners are a virtually invisible, removable alternative to braces that are loved by patients of all ages. At Dr. Alyssa Orthodontics, we provide Spark Clear Aligners because we believe they are the best […]
