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You’ve decided—now’s the time to talk to Dr. Christopher West about straighter teeth and a better bite. So what’s holding you back? If you are

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency orthodontic appointment, you’re not feeling

Those challenging teenage years are some of the most self-conscious ones of your life, and concern for your appearance definitely plays a large part. Invisalign

This might be the year that you’ve absolutely decided to do something to improve your smile. Perhaps your teeth are not as straight as you

Orthodontic technology changes and improves all the time. Today’s braces are lighter, smaller, and more efficient than those of past years. Wires are thinner and

Colorful elastic ligatures (the official name for those tiny bands around your brackets) are often replaced when you come in to have your braces adjusted.

Invisalign Teen is one the newer styles of braces, and perfect for those who do not like the standard metal braces. They are available in

Orthodontic treatment should begin earlier than most parents are apt to assume. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontic treatment should start at around

Patients have so many choices for straightening their teeth nowadays — clear aligners, ceramic braces, lingual braces, self-ligating braces — but who is best suited