Retaining That New Smile

February 21st, 2024

For months and months, you’ve been dedicated to following your orthodontic treatment plan. Wearing your bands or putting in the hours with your aligners. Eating orthodontic-friendly foods. Seeing your orthodontist on a regular basis. But that’s all in the past. Today, your braces are coming off! You’ve finished with your last set of clear aligners!…
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Why is orthodontic treatment important?

February 15th, 2024

The goal of orthodontic treatment at Melanie Parker Orthodontics, which may include the use of braces, retainers, and aligners, is to straighten your teeth. Treatment often starts in the pre-teen or teenage years, but adults may also need orthodontic treatment. The treatment can feel like a chore that lasts for several months or a couple…
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How do braces move my teeth?

February 7th, 2024

Great question! Tooth movement is your body’s natural response to light pressure applied by braces over a period of time (usually two years). Braces work by using brackets that are glued onto your teeth; these brackets have small slots, and that is where Dr. Melanie Parker and our team insert orthodontic wires. These wires are…
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How long after my braces come off should I wear my retainer?

January 31st, 2024

Braces are an investment in your smile. When your teeth reach a desired straightness, you’ll have a beautiful smile, but it’s important to keep it that way! You can accomplish this with a retainer provided by Melanie Parker Orthodontics. A retainer is a small, custom-fit device that reinforces the new position of your teeth after…
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