Braces are an enormous investment of time and money, but the results are worth it. In the end, you get a beautiful and healthy smile. In order to make sure that it stays that way, your orthodontist will give you a retainer to wear. There is no set length of time for wearing a retainer, but it is important that... read more »

Cleaning your braces cannot be overstated. If they aren’t clean or fall into disrepair, you can’t expect them to deliver the full functionality for which they were designed. Here are a few tips to keep your braces in proper working condition: - Foods like some kinds of fruit and nuts can easily become lodged between your teeth and your braces.... read more »

Each of your child’s braces adjustments at Dr. Rehana Khan’s orthodontic clinic helped to bring their teeth one step closer to their ideal position and alignment. Now that this has been accomplished, she can uninstall the orthodontic hardware. However, the periodontal ligaments anchoring their teeth in place will still have some residual tension left over from the adjustments. To prevent... read more »

It may take months, it may even take years, but sooner or later, your braces will complete their work and it will be time to take them off. While it is a big event, you still have a way to go before you are done. The process of removing your braces is not long, and it is generally painless. However... read more »