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There are a few misconceptions when it comes to braces and who exactly wears them. While teenagers are the most common patients our orthodontists in Reading and the Lehigh Valley see, they’re far from the only patients! There’s no “ideal” age for braces. Braces can be beneficial at any age. [...]

While braces aren’t extremely painful, you may experience some discomfort after getting your wires adjusted, replaced, or tightened. The pain doesn’t last long, but it can hinder your ability to eat or speak for a few hours. Our Lehigh Valley orthodontists have put together a braces pain relief plan to [...]

Getting your braces off is exciting! You can finally show off the smile of your dreams and eat the foods you love. But a lot of work goes into maintaining this smile for years to come. That starts with wearing and caring for your retainer. A retainer helps keep your [...]

Plenty of adults visit our Reading orthodontists and wonder whether they’re “too old” for braces. But we’re seeing an increasing amount of adult braces patients! The availability of braces is making it easier for those who have never had braces as a child to benefit from the treatment now. Besides, [...]

Many patients opt for Invisalign because of its convenience. The aligners are clear, comfortable, and can be removed as needed for eating, drinking, and brushing. With all this convenience, some patients believe that their treatment will take less time than traditional braces would. While this is sometimes the case, it [...]