Why seek Treatment as an Adult?
Posted on January 10, 2018
If you’re an adult who has suffered from teeth that aren’t straight or a misaligned bite for most of your life, we are still able to help you achieve a straight and beautiful smile. We have the ability to move healthy teeth at any age, so it’s never too late for treatment. Orthodontic treatment in… Read more »
Retainers and Post Orthodontic Care
Posted on January 9, 2018
One day in the not-too-distant future, your braces will come off. In a few moments, you’ll be free of bands and brackets, able to eat what you want and run your tongue over smooth, clean teeth. But, even on this happy occasion, please remember that you’re not quite done with orthodontic treatment yet: The next… Read more »
What are the types of orthodontic treatment?
Posted on January 8, 2018
At Silver Smiles Orthodontics, we are able to offer several different treatment options to fit the specific needs of our patients. In addition to traditional metal braces our options include: Invisalign® Invisalign Teen® Palatal Expanders Traditional Metal Braces Clear Ceramic Braces Appliances And More! Everybody is unique and has different needs when it comes to… Read more »
Appointment Types and What to Expect:
Posted on January 7, 2018
A – First Visit (Consultation Appointment)- Anticipate 1 hour At Silver Smiles Orthodontics, our mission is to help every patient achieve the smile of their dreams. Our doctors and expert team of orthodontic specialists take the time to treat patients as individuals, getting to know them personally and designing specialized treatment plans to perfectly suit… Read more »
Invisalign and Clear Aligners
Posted on January 6, 2018
Often when people think of “orthodontics” they immediately think of the teenager with a mouth full of metal. But today, it’s a new world for patients needing to address misaligned teeth and other bite problems. While it’s true that braces are still metal, they are smaller today and more comfortable to wear. But what about… Read more »
How do you maintain your smile?
Posted on January 5, 2018
Aligning your teeth and keeping them aligned is a team effort. Our orthodontist moves the teeth and brings your bite into alignment. After completing the orthodontic treatment, your teeth can still move back to their original positions if not maintained properly. So, once we’ve moved your teeth, we’ll ask you to do your part and… Read more »
When to see an orthodontist?
Posted on January 4, 2018
At Silver Smiles Orthodontics, we strive to provide the highest quality orthodontic care while maintaining a fun, friendly, and relaxed office environment. Our doctors work hard to design specialized treatments for every patient we see, and we’re proud to serve the communities of Atlanta and Snellville, GA with expert orthodontic care. For many people, though,… Read more »
Types of Braces (Fixed Appliances)
Posted on January 3, 2018
Orthodontists are specialists and as you’d expect orthodontics have benefitted from the special attention this has brought to continually developing technological advances and options for treatment. For the vast majority of orthodontic patients, wearing fixed appliances (commonly called braces) will be a major part of treatment — and those braces, for the most part, will… Read more »
Comfortable Orthodontics
Posted on January 2, 2018
Advances in orthodontic treatment have led to a dramatically more comfortable experience than in past years. As specialists, on the cutting edge of treatment methods, we actively seek treatment methodology and technologies that bring more comfort to the orthodontic experience. Today, we can say we offer comfortable orthodontics! We are a provider of Invisalign® clear… Read more »
At what age can you receive orthodontic treatment?
Posted on January 2, 2018
Most agree that age seven is a good target for an orthodontic evaluation. Typically, the child is in the midst of a growth process. Starting earlier allows your orthodontist to take advantage of this process by moving teeth and creating more space in the mouth in less time than it may take to do so… Read more »