by Braces R Us Admin | May 15, 2024 | Blog
IPR and ARS are acronyms that are commonly used in conjunction with orthodontic treatment, but they are generally unknown outside of orthodontics. Just like in the acronym filled military, orthodontists have their own language and acronyms. So what are IPR and ARS?... by Braces R Us Admin | May 3, 2024 | Blog
Today, Invisalign is a household name and everyone knows what it is, but it wasn’t always this way. The concept of incremental tooth movement is not new, and the inventor of Invisalign did not really invent anything. What he did do was see how technology could... by Braces R Us Admin | Apr 15, 2024 | Blog
Once we get the braces off or finish treatment with clear aligners and move to retainers, we tend to think that treatment is completed. This is not completely accurate. The active part of treatment where the teeth are being moved into place is done, but retention is... by Braces R Us Admin | Apr 1, 2024 | Blog
It is not uncommon for us as patients to get lazy with our retainer wear. Once we get lazy and start to move away from consistent retainer wear, it doesn’t take long before we are never wearing our retainers. If the orthodontist has done their job and finished... by Braces R Us Admin | Mar 15, 2024 | Blog
Cross-bites are a common problem in young kids and if not corrected, they can cause real problems with facial growth and development, jaw joints, and oral function. Obviously, some cross-bites are more detrimental than others, but none of them are good. You may be...
