At our dental office in Woodway, we’re honored to take care of your family’s smiles. From regular cleanings, fillings, and restorative dentistry, we’re here to ensure healthy grins all around. But what happens if your teeth are crooked or overlap? Is it something to worry about? The truth is, if teeth aren’t straight and lined… Read More
You have probably seen or known someone who had to use traditional style braces for their teeth. There is a good chance that you have heard some horror stories from those people too about getting things stuck in their braces or the pain that they could cause. You want to have straight teeth, but you… Read More
Do you feel embarrassed by your smile, because of misaligned teeth? From overbites and under bites to spaces and gaps between some of the teeth, what has stopped you from seeking orthodontic treatment, in the past? Are you worried about being the only adult in your office with visible metal braces? Worse, are you concerned… Read More
Did you grow up dreaming of a straighter smile, only to become self-conscious at the idea of wearing braces as an adult? It can be embarrassing entering the boardroom, the workroom, or even writing on a chalkboard, when you’re worried all anyone will notice is the metal brackets on your teeth. Fortunately, modern dentists provide… Read More
Are you unhappy with your smile because of crooked teeth? If so, you’ve probably thought about braces. However, as an adult, getting braces can be quite daunting. People just don’t seem to wear braces past a certain age, and the thought of agreeing to sport metal wires and brackets for an extended period of time… Read More
Getting braces later in life can have a serious impact on your professional image as well as your self-esteem. Just imaging going through a workday with metal wires and brackets plastered to the front of your teeth. Eventually after enduring a few double takes and some staring, you would probably try to hide your teeth… Read More
You’re out with friends, enjoying a few moments of relaxation after a tough work day when someone across the room catches your eye and smiles. Your heart gives a flutter of excitement, and a shot of adrenaline goes coursing through your veins. You begin to smile back, and then you remember them: the obtrusive metal… Read More
Is there something you don’t like about your smile? When you look in the mirror, does it catch your eye and hold it? Both small and large changes can make a major difference in the appearance of a smile. Thus there are many cosmetic procedures that work to improve the appearance of small and large… Read More
When you look into the mirror, are you happy with what you see? Are your teeth yellow, decayed, or crooked? If so, you may have stopped looking up when you’re near a mirror. Or maybe you’ve stopped smiling. If you have, chances are you’re not as happy as you could be. Research shows that the… Read More
The Era of the “Metalmouth” Traditional, old-school braces were unattractive, but they were the only option for correcting crooked teeth or bite problems in Waco. Years ago, many a teenager was teased about his or her “metalmouth.” Adults needing orthodontic care often avoided it altogether because metal braces significantly altered appearance and made patients self-conscious… Read More