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Centra Dental - Adults Should Get Houston Braces, Too

Adults Should Get Houston Braces, Too

Most people associate orthodontic appliances such as braces with younger children and teenagers, but adults can–and should–wear braces as well if they have a malocclusion! In this article, we will explain why adults should get Houston braces and break down the different options we offer for our adult patients.
Centra Dental - Pros And Cons Of South Houston Invisalign

Pros And Cons Of South Houston Invisalign

Our South Houston family dentist offers a few different Houston braces treatments, including metal dental braces and ceramic dental braces, but in recent years patients have taken a greater interest in our Invisalign Clear Aligners–and for good reason! In this blog, we will break down the pros and cons of Invisalign so you are well-aware of the different options available at our Houston…
Centra Dental - How Metal Houston Braces Work

How Metal Houston Braces Work

Approximately 4 million Americans wear braces at any given time due to malocclusions. A malocclusion is what we refer to as a “bad bite” or an “unideal bite”. Although we offer ceramic dental braces and even Invisalign in addition to metal Houston braces, we like to recommend metal dental braces for a variety of cases, simply because they are the strongest and are effective on virtually all maloc…
Centra Dental - Correct Overbites With Metal Dental Braces At Our South Houston Dentist

Correct Overbites With Metal Dental Braces At Our South Houston Dentist

It’s no secret that Houston braces are a great idea if you need to have a malocclusion corrected. A malocclusion is also known as a “bad bite” and the term is used to describe any and all orthodontic problems. In our previous dental braces blog, we discussed a bad bite caused by crowded teeth. This time, we will discuss overbites and how Houston braces can correct them.
Centra Dental - Crowded Teeth? Your Child Might Need Houston Braces

Crowded Teeth? Your Child Might Need Houston Braces

Dental braces, though dreaded by some, are the best way to correct issues relating to the way your teeth are aligned. At Centra Dental in South Houston, we offer multiple Houston braces options and treatment plans, each designed to correct the alignment of the teeth. Why, though, may dental braces be needed besides improving your smile? Take crowded teeth, for example. If your child’s teeth exhib…
Centra Dental - Is It Too Late For Adults To Wear Houston Braces?

Is It Too Late For Adults To Wear Houston Braces?

As a South Houston family dentist that specializes in Houston braces, many of our pediatric patients’ parents ask us if it’s too late for them to wear dental braces. The truth is that it’s never too late. In fact, we highly encourage adults to wear dental braces if they have crooked teeth and/or a malocclusion, otherwise known as a “bad bite”.

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