by Braces R Us Admin | Mar 1, 2024 | Blog
Many types of early treatment are labeled “Phase I” or may also be presented as a “Limited Treatment.” The purpose of a Phase I treatment plan or a limited treatment plan is to provide a problem focused treatment that is limited in scope and duration. This approach to...
by Braces R Us Admin | Feb 14, 2024 | Blog
There are a multitude of appliances that are designed to help break, control, or prevent habits that are detrimental to oral development and function. Appliances have been designed to encourage and support normal oral functional development from infancy through...
by Braces R Us Admin | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog
There is a lot of information out there about dental bleaching and tooth whitening. Let’s look at this interesting topic and try to get a better understanding of what it is, the options for bleaching and whitening, what it can and cannot do, and when it is...
by Braces R Us Admin | Jan 13, 2024 | Blog
Almost everyone gets to wear elastics at some point in their orthodontic treatment. Elastics are used for an extremely wide variety of reasons and they are one of the most versatile auxiliaries used in treatment. The main reason they are used is to adjust the bite....
by Braces R Us Admin | Jan 1, 2024 | Blog
Pokey wires are not fun, and they seem to appear at the most inconvenient times. Although painful, they are usually not a true orthodontic emergency, and can be treated easily and quickly at home with a little orthodontic wax. Whenever a patient starts orthodontic...