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Our orthodontist offers orthodontic treatments for adults in addition to children or teenagers, and you are never too old to wear braces or plastic aligners. While you might think that straightening your teeth as an adult makes you vain, having straighter teeth makes it easier to brush and floss your teeth. In addition, you can […]

Whether it’s a child or adult, wearing braces can feel as if it will last forever. However, the day will come when the orthodontist removes the metal and wire to reveal a perfect set of straight teeth. Unfortunately, many patients fail to follow instructions, which puts off the big day even longer. If you don’t

Do your teeth ever feel sore after having your braces tightened at the orthodontist? If so, we’re here to tell you that not only is that not a bad thing, it’s actually good! If you have more questions about orthodontics in Denver, call Speaks Orthodontics today. Why Do Teeth Hurt after the Braces are Tightened?

When our patients are getting braces for the first time, there are several things that they don’t know, but it is helpful for them to be prepared. Here are a few important tips for our patients to make getting braces an easier process. Tip 1: Things to Do Before Your Appointment Our patients should prepare

Every day, parents visit our office and ask the same question, “How can I protect my child’s teeth?” With years of experience in the field of orthodontics, we know that certain bad habits can ruin a child’s teeth. Below is a brief list of bad habits that can lead to damaged teeth, tooth decay, or

Once the braces are removed and your child’s teeth emerge beautiful and straight, you may think that your days of visiting the orthodontist are over. However, post-braces visits to the orthodontist are critical in order to keep your child’s teeth looking great. Use these tips to keep your child’s teeth in shape: Follow Up with

  Properly aligned teeth have the power to make you look and feel your best. At Speaks Orthodontics, we’re pleased to offer our adult patients Invisalign dental aligners as an exciting option for dental alignment. Invisalign is a quick, comfortable, and discreet dental therapy for busy adults who want a straight, beautiful smile full of

Deciding to pursue orthodontic care for your child is one of the best decisions you can make. However, you may have difficulty understanding some of the terminologies that you hear. This orthodontic terminology guide can help new patients. Appliances Different from the term used in the household, an “appliance” in dental terminology is essentially a

Everyone knows that the purpose of braces is to move the teeth into a new position. But how exactly does that happen? There is more to moving teeth than you might think, and we at Speaks Orthodontics are well schooled in the science of tooth movement. What Does It Take To Move Teeth? Teeth move