Not in love with your smile? Braces can help to correctly align your teeth and your bite, giving you a beautiful and confident smile. Once you have braces, whether they are just braces on top teeth or on both the top and bottom, you are sure to find that they are a big adjustment to … Read more
Do you or a member of your family have misaligned teeth? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that millions of people across the world have crooked teeth. Men and women of all ages have perfectly imperfect smiles. Some severe enough to require surgical intervention. You’re probably wondering what causes misaligned teeth? In this article, … Read more
The end results of wearing braces are well worth the wait and minor discomfort! Most patients say they experience some minor discomfort after they’ve had their braces adjusted or new Invisalign aligners put in. Braces also require a few lifestyle adjustments in order to ensure that you not only get the best results but that … Read more
Once you start your orthodontic treatment, your orthodontist will usually tell you to avoid certain foods until the treatment is completed. If you have traditional braces, you’ll have to avoid foods like popcorn, caramels, toffees, and whole apples. Traditionally, orthodontists have said that patients should stay away from chewing gum when they have braces. However, … Read more
January is an ideal opportunity to set your resolutions and make goals for the year. Many of us tend to focus on resolutions that involve improving their waistline or quitting bad habits, like smoking. However, there are a number of other areas involving your health that you can work on improving, including your dental health. … Read more
Do you or your child have an overbite? Our Lyons Orthodontic team wants you to know that you’re not alone here. So many people in the world have a stressed bite or even an underbite. So, what exactly is an overbite? Are there ways of correcting an overbite with braces? In this article, our orthodontists … Read more
Who loves celebrating the holidays? We do! At Lyons Orthodontics, we enjoy spending time with our family and friends. Holiday treats are a big part of celebrating this time of year, which can be tough for those who wear braces. We don’t want you to miss out on holiday fun just because you have braces! … Read more
You’ve finally got your braces off! Congratulations! We’re so happy for you and so grateful to have been part of your Just Smile journey. You’re sure to enjoy your new straightened smile, and of course, enjoy some of those foods that you had to avoid. Now that you’re finally free of braces, you’ll need to … Read more
It’s okay to feel a little overwhelmed when you’re thinking about getting braces for your teens or yourself. You may have many questions, some concerns, and you may even be worried about whether they are going to hurt or not. There are some things you’ll need to consider before you start your orthodontic treatment with … Read more
Braces used to be considered a common practice for kids, but more and more adults are starting orthodontic treatment. Thanks to the advancements in orthodontics, more and more adults are starting their orthodontic treatment with Lyons Orthodontics. This article discusses some of the orthodontic treatment options available to adults. Getting Braces as an Adult 1. … Read more