Invisalign vs Braces: What is the Difference?
Invisalign vs Braces: What’s the Difference?

In your research for the best orthodontic treatment for you or your child, you’ll likely spend time comparing Invisalign vs braces. Both options are designed to straighten your teeth, improve…

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How to Find the Best Orthodontist Near You
How to Find the Best Orthodontist Near You

Choosing the best orthodontist near your home or office can be an overwhelming task. Your teeth are a sensitive subject (no pun intended), and orthodontic treatment has the potential to be a long and…

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3 Types of Braces for Teens
3 Types of Braces for Teens

In our practice, we frequently outfit teenagers with braces. It’s the ideal age — between 12 and 16 — to start orthodontic treatment because the teeth can be more easily positioned into a straighter…

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What's the Best Age to Start Orthodontics?
What’s the Best Age to Start Orthodontics?

One of the most common questions we receive is, “What is the best age to go to the orthodontist to straighten your teeth?” And our simple answer to this question: You should seek orthodontic…

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10 Bad Habits You May Be Making With Your Braces
10 Bad Habits You May Be Making With Your Braces

While most people understand that chewing gum is off limits with braces, there are several other bad habits that patients with orthodontic treatment should know about. Some of these habits should…

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How to Face the Holidays in Braces
How to Face the Holidays in Braces

Tis the season for giving gifts, sipping hot chocolate and going on holiday vacations. We know vacations can be tough with braces, so we put together a list of tips for making your holiday with…

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The Importance of Flossing While We Straighten Your Teeth
The Importance of Flossing While We Straighten Your Teeth

Here at Gorman & Bunch Orthodontics, we believe that good oral hygiene is important at all times — even more so during orthodontic treatment — and that includes brushing and flossing your teeth.…

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Continuing to Improve Your Smile With Retainers
Continuing to Improve Your Smile With Retainers

During the Retainer Phase — also known as The Retention Phase — we remove your dental braces and any other orthodontic devices used to correctly align your teeth. At that point, you’ll be free of…

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How to Handle Orthodontic Emergencies With Your Braces
How to Handle Orthodontic Emergencies With Your Braces

Although it is rare for orthodontic emergencies to happen, they do occur from time-to-time. It’s important to remember that if your bracket is loose or if one of your wires is sticking out, you don’t…

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Defining Common Orthodontic Terms (M-Z Edition)
Defining Common Orthodontic Terms (M-Z Edition)

In our final attempt to remove any shroud of uncertainty you may feel when visiting our Indianapolis area orthodontic offices, we’re back with a final post in our “Defining Common Orthodontic Terms…

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