Sticky, hard, and gooey: these candies fill your dopamine receptors with spasms of sugar-filled joy, but if you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment at Central Texas Orthodontics to straighten your teeth, then these sweets are not so sweet. While you may have a Willy-Wonka-sized sweet tooth, there are some candies you’re going to have to avoid while […]
How Do I Know If I Need Braces?
Perhaps you feel your teeth are not perfectly straight, or you think your bite could be adjusted. It’s quite possible that braces and other orthodontic treatments might be the right choice for you. As orthodontic professionals, our team at Central Texas Orthodontics works with your general dentist in order to determine the best options for […]
What’s The Best Dental Floss?
Dental floss is similar to a lot of products that depend mainly on the consumer’s preference. Fact is, floss comes in a wide variety of flavors, coatings, and other variations, but all types of floss essentially do the same thing. After all, that is what is most important: that the dental floss you buy is […]
Why Is Orthodontic Treatment Important?
The goal of Orthodontic Treatment in Austin at Central Texas, 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 […]
Myths of Orthodontics
The stereotypical braces wearer – in middle school, with a mouth full of metal brackets – has led to numerous myths about orthodontics that discourage many people from getting the dental care they need. Drs. Brian St. Louis and George Cantu and our staff would like to put some of these myths to rest. Myth […]
The Importance of Orthodontic Treatment at a Young Age
When you think of orthodontic treatment, you may automatically assume that it only relates to older children and teens with alignment and spacing issues. But this isn’t the case: Orthodontic treatment at Central Texas Orthodontics offers many benefits when applied at a young age. By considering orthodontic treatment at a younger age, Drs. Brian St. […]
Is Adult Orthodontic Treatment For You?
Adult patients who seek orthodontic treatment usually fall into one of two camps: those who did not undergo orthodontic treatment as a child or those who had braces at one point but stopped wearing retainers for one reason or another. At Central Texas Orthodontics, we are happy to offer a variety of treatment options to […]
Kinds of Retainers: Permanent or Removable
When the time comes for Drs. Brian St. Louis and George Cantu to remove your braces, it is very exciting. Unfortunately, it can be somewhat confusing, too, because you are faced with choosing between two kinds of retainers. Should you go with permanent, removable, or a combination of the two? It is always wise to […]
Early Orthodontics
The average age of individuals who get braces is between nine and 14, although it is appropriate for younger children to visit Central Texas Orthodontics for a consultation with Drs. Brian St. Louis and George Cantu. While parents may be concerned about the efficacy of early orthodontics, research suggests that early intervention can prevent greater […]
What Role Do Elastics (Rubber Bands) Play in Orthodontics?
Wearing orthodontic braces may be the best choice for correcting your teeth and improving your smile, and that’s why you’ve come to see Drs. Brian St. Louis and George Cantu at Central Texas Orthodontics. Braces, which consist of brackets and wires, work by gently applying pressure to the teeth, and that pressure causes them to […]
