Did you recently get braces? They may alter how you care for your smile. You should still brush your teeth, perhaps even more frequently than before, but you may have to adapt how you’ve do it slightly. We would like to assist you in making these changes to help you keep your dental health. The brackets on your braces can... read more »

Do you have crooked, crowded, or gapped teeth? Are you in need of orthodontic treatment, but hesitant about the time that traditional braces take? Orthodontic treatment can improve the health and appearance of your smile, so ask Dr. Wendy Chen if Damon® braces in Colleyville, Texas, are the right choice for you. Damon braces are self-ligating, which means that they... read more »

The difference that orthodontics can make for your smile is truly astounding. However, straightening your smile with braces can take a long time—one to two years, in fact. Luckily, there are quicker options available. Accelerated orthodontics has the same goal as traditional orthodontics, but with a quicker treatment time. Ask Dr. Wendy Chen about AcceleDent® in Colleyville, Texas, if you... read more »

In recent years an increasing number of adults with misaligned teeth have been seeking out orthodontists like Dr. Wendy Chen to explore their treatment options. For a patient with a significant alignment issue she will often recommend a treatment plan that incorporated traditional braces. This realignment process requires you to routinely attend adjustment appointments to gradually stretch the periodontal connective... read more »

If you have ever desired to straighten your teeth, but are worried about the alignment treatments involved, fear not, as there are several options that can drastically improve your smile without the social stigmas often attached to having bulky metal wires and brackets in your mouth. If you would like a metal-free alignment system, speak with our orthodontist about Invisalign®... read more »

Malocclusions are also called “bad bites.” They are misalignments with your teeth and jaw. Bad bites can be caused by a number of issues: oral accidents, the environment, genetics, bad habits, improper oral hygiene, or a host of other things. Malocclusion types are differentiated as malocclusions of the front teeth, and malocclusions of any other part of the mouth. Here... read more »

If you’re an athlete who has braces, then it’s very important to keep your smile and braces in tip-top shape while you practice and play. This is vital because if you don’t do so, there is a chance you can suffer the consequences, like dental injuries, dental issues, and a broken appliance. To help you care for your teeth, gums,... read more »

Are you trying to decide when to get braces for your child? If so, you have come to the right blog. Our orthodontist, Dr. Wendy Chen, is happy to help you by telling you the best time to get your child an orthodontic appliance, and that’s in the adolescent years. The first reason why the adolescent years are the best... read more »

Are you interested in knowing more about lingual braces? If so, our orthodontic team is more than happy to help you! Lingual braces are an effective appliance that can help you have the smile you are looking for. Our orthodontist, Dr. Wendy Chen, is happy to say 4.5 million people are currently wearing an orthodontic appliance to straighten teeth, and... read more »

Do you have a permanent retainer? If so, you need to care for your smile regularly and pay special attention to the teeth secured to the retainer. This is important because if you don’t clean and care for the area regularly, bacteria and plaque can grow around the appliance and promote dental issues. So, to help you care for your... read more »