Brightening Lives With New Smiles

Welcome to The Dhingra Orthodontics Blog!

At Dhingra Orthodontics, we want our patients to feel knowledgeable about their orthodontic treatment! Whether you’re a new patient, a current patient, or just considering orthodontic care, this blog has the resources to guide you on your smile journey. See how Dhingra Orthodontics can help you achieve your smile goals today!

Will I Need Elastics with My Braces?

Orthodontic treatment can address a number of issues including teeth alignment, teeth grinding, bite issues, jaw alignment, TMJ, bad breath, and more. Because of this, one person’s treatment plan can look a little different from the next. For example, some

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Is Orthodontic Treatment Expensive? Can I Afford It?

Most people could benefit from orthodontic treatment. It is the only way to properly align misaligned teeth and correct overbites, underbites, and crossbites. Additionally, braces and Invisalign can help with conditions such as chronic bad breath,

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How Do Missing Teeth Affect Braces?

Braces are designed to bring your teeth together into proper, healthy enlightenment. They do this by rotating teeth, closing gaps, and in some cases, moving your jaw. But what happens if a tooth is missing altogether? Can you still get braces?

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Common Myths About Braces (and the Truth Behind Them)

Braces have been around for a very long time, helping countless people achieve happier, healthier smiles. Unfortunately, like anything that’s been around for a while, braces have picked up a few myths and falsehoods along the way. This

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Will I Need a Retainer After Braces or Invisalign Treatment?

Everyone going through orthodontic treatment looks forward to the day where their treatment plan ends, and they get to enjoy their beautiful new smile. However, there is one final step that’s critical to the long-term success of your treatment. Whether you had Invisalign

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