Adult patients seek orthodontia care for one of two reasons – they never had braces as a child, or they did, but stopped wearing their retainers. No matter which applies to you, our office would be happy to speak with you about adult orthodontia. You’re never too old to get the smile you want! If you’ve been self-conscious about your …
Dietary Changes with Braces
Chances are you will need to make some dietary modifications to prevent damage to your braces and prolong orthodontic treatment. Here are some tips! The First Few Days with Braces The first few days wearing braces may be the most restrictive. During this time, the adhesive is still curing, which means you will need to consume only soft foods. This …
Choosing Rubber Band Colors
Common colors of braces include shades of red, blue, green, yellow, purple, pink and orange, as well as gray, silver, gold and black. But check with our office to see what shades we currently offer. Although there is no official style guide for braces yet, consider these suggestions when choosing your colors. And remember that the colors you see in …
Guide to Rubber Bands for Braces
If your orthodontist told you they need to add rubber bands, you may be confused. There are two main types of orthodontic elastics: ligatures and inter-arch elastics (rubber bands). Ligatures are small elastics that are placed around each bracket to hold the wire in place. They come in many different colors and can be used to push or pull teeth …
Orthodontic Options as an Adult
True Image Orthodontics is ecstatic to be part of the Cypress, TX community and is dedicated to providing the community with the best quality orthodontic care in a friendly and professional atmosphere. We all know the best way to handle a problem is by finding the solution as early as possible. Whether it’s a home repair or car trouble, any …
A Great Alternative to Braces: Invisalign!
True Image Orthodontics is proud to be part of the Cypress, TX community. We find great pride in not only fixing people’s teeth, gums, and jaws, but we love the way people feel when they see their new, beautiful smile for the first time after treatment. Some people see traditional braces to be unsightly, awkward chunks of metal on their …
The Importance of Early Treatment
True Image Orthodontics is ecstatic to be part of the Cypress, TX community and is dedicated to providing the community with the best quality orthodontic care in a friendly and professional atmosphere. It is incredibly important to start treatment early when it comes to orthodontic care. By having your child be seen by an orthodontist by the age of seven, …
Ceramic Braces for Adults
True Image Orthodontics is proud to be part of the Cypress, TX community. We find great pride in not only fixing people’s teeth, gums, and jaws, but we love the way people feel when they see their new, beautiful smile for the first time after treatment. Getting braces may be a stressful situation for people. It can cause drama in …
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The Difference Between Empower Braces and Traditional Braces
True Image Orthodontics is ecstatic to be part of the Cypress, TX community and is dedicated to providing the community with the best quality orthodontic care in a friendly and professional atmosphere. There are many different types of braces, each with their own benefits. One such treatment is the Empower Braces system. Empower braces are clear and this is one …
What is Invisalign Teen?
Orthodontic care has completely changed over the past decade or two. Before, when patients found out they had to get braces, they would instantly think of big metal mouths, pain, and discomfort. Now, braces are becoming more and more comfortable, a lot less painful, and not nearly as life-changing. Braces and other treatment might only be part of a patient’s …
Different Types of Early Orthodontic Treatment
True Image Orthodontics is ecstatic to be part of the Cypress, TX community and is dedicated to providing the community with the best quality orthodontic care in a friendly and professional atmosphere. As parents and guardians of children, their health is always on our minds. We remember to make sure they eat well, get enough sleep, exercise and play, and …
Changes in Orthodontic Care
Orthodontic care has completely changed over the past decade or two. Before, when patients found out they had to get braces, they would instantly think of big metal mouths, pain, and discomfort. Now, braces are becoming more and more comfortable, a lot less painful, and not nearly as life-changing. Braces and other treatment might only be part of a patient’s …
Empower Braces
True Image Orthodontics is ecstatic to be part of the Cypress, TX community and is dedicated to providing the community with the best quality orthodontic care in a friendly and professional atmosphere. There is more than meets the eye when it comes to braces. Many people these days want to get quality orthodontic treatment without the noticeable change in appearance …
Treatment for Adults
There is nothing more important than the health of our gums and teeth. This may come as a surprise for many people, but the truth is, if your mouth is unhealthy, it’s a good possibility that the other systems in our body might be not as healthy as we thought, too. Keep your mouth healthy by making an appointment with …