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Invisalign is as common today as traditional braces. Usually, when you go to the orthodontist, you’ll be shown multiple treatment options, from Invisalign clear aligners to traditional bracket and wire braces. How does Invisalign work exactly? A completely invisible treatment that allows you to eat whatever you want is too good to be true, isn’t it? Not at all! Gain valuable knowledge on Invisalign from orthodontic specialists Dr. Glenn Sosebee and Dr. T. Todd Britt at Sosebee and Britt Orthodontics.

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• What is an Invisalign Aligner?
• Invisalign Treatment Breakdown
• What Can Invisalign Fix?
• Can Kids get Invisalign?

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The first week with new braces can be tough. You may experience some pain and discomfort as your teeth and mouth adjust to the new hardware. It’s important to take it easy and give yourself time to adjust. We want to make your journey to a beautiful smile easy and painless, so here are a few tips from Dr. Glenn Sosebee and Dr. T. Todd Britt at Sosebee and Britt Orthodontics, to get you through the first week with braces:

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• How Long do Braces Hurt?
• Eating with Braces
• What to Expect When Getting Braces
• Different Types of Braces

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After months or even years of braces, patients are only too happy to finally be done with treatment. To make sure the smile you leave our office with stays with you forever, you’ll need to be fitted with and wear a retainer. Retainers prevent relapse and are a way to make sure the movements your orthodontist made are permanent. Get the answers to frequently asked questions about retainers and maintaining a healthy smile after receiving orthodontic treatment from Dr. Glenn Sosebee and Dr. T. Todd Britt at Sosebee and Britt Orthodontics. 

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• What is a Retainer?
• Different Types of Retainers
• Wearing Your Retainer
• What if My Retainer Doesn’t Fit Anymore?

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We’ve all heard horror stories of sports injuries, even worse witnessed one ourselves. After getting braces, you may be wondering ‘Can I play sports with braces?’ The best way to protect your mouth from a painful fate is to invest in a mouthguard before taking to the court. Mouthguards protect not only your teeth but the soft tissue of your mouth from injury as you play.  Getting braces doesn’t mean giving up the sports you love! Luckily, braces will not keep you from any sport or physical activity. However, the price you pay for a beautiful smile is taking a little extra care of your mouth while in treatment. Keep reading to uncover the significant role that mouthguards play in protecting your oral health and overall well-being from Dr. Glenn Sosebee and Dr. T. Todd Britt at Sosebee and Britt Orthodontics.

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• Why should I wear a mouthguard?
• Do Braces put you at risk for a sports injury?
• What type of mouth guard should I buy?

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Often when parents bring young children into our office for initial evaluation, they are missing several primary teeth. Parents are worried that starting treatment won’t be an option until all the permanent teeth have grown in, or until all baby teeth have fallen out. It’s common to wonder if your child is losing teeth at the right time, or too slowly, or even too quickly. These concerns are normal, and a reason why it’s good to get your child into the orthodontist starting at age seven. Orthodontists Dr. Glenn Sosebee and Dr. T. Todd Britt at Sosebee and Britt Orthodontics can answer all these questions and more and can start any treatment needed early enough to prevent major issues. 

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It’s a big choice to set a treatment plan for bettering your smile! The decision involves research, planning, and an expert evaluation. The field of orthodontics is constantly innovating and growing, so there are numerous treatment styles that may be the best path for you. One of the biggest choices you’ll have to make is which type of braces you’ll use. You could be the ideal candidate for traditional braces, or Invisalign may be the best option. Whether you choose traditional braces or Invisalign, our team of orthodontic specialists is here to help you!

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• Choosing Invisalign
• Invisalign Candidacy
• What issues can Invisalign help with
• Invisalign Pain

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