Celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month With Us!
It’s National Orthodontic Health Month! Sure, this time of year is all about falling leaves, pumpkin spice, and trick-or-treating. But for us here at A Perfect Smile Orthodontics, it’s also about orthodontic health awareness! National Orthodontic Health Month gives us the chance to celebrate the benefits of orthodontic treatment and all those healthy, beautiful smiles. […]
Why is A Perfect Smile the Best Orthodontist in the Rio Grande Valley?
Why is A Perfect Smile the Best Orthodontist in the Rio Grande Valley? “I would definitely recommend A Perfect Smile Orthodontics to friends and family. Staff is very friendly and technicians are very knowledgeable. My daughter had a beautiful outcome taking off her braces and came out with a beautiful smile! I will definitely be […]
Choosing an Orthodontist: 8 Questions to Ask
8 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Orthodontist Choosing an orthodontist can be a challenge! After all, you have plenty of options in the Rio Grande Valley, and you want to make sure your orthodontist is the right match for you or your child. Given the time and money you’ll invest, it’s not a light […]
Summer is a Great Time for Kids to Get Braces!
Summer is officially in full swing! School is out, and the longer days mean more time for outdoor activities like swimming, playing, or just being lazy. There are also fewer commitments, such as after-school activities like sporting events. Because of this, summer is an opportune time to have your child evaluated for braces. The American […]
Invisalign Tips for a Smoother Experience
Invisalign aligners are carefully designed to shift your teeth into the proper position. Each new set is molded to reflect where your teeth should be after a few weeks of wear, not where they are now. Because of this, it’s completely normal to feel some discomfort during the first few days of wearing a new […]
Why a Scanner and 3D Printer Are Better for Dental Impressions and Models
If you’ve ever had a traditional dental impression, you probably remember it vividly: a tray full of purple or grey goop pressed into your mouth, making you gag and leaving a bitter taste behind. You sit there, waiting for it to set, then feel it pry off your teeth—definitely not the highlight of your visit. […]
Can Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking Cause Orthodontic Damage?
The act of sucking is natural for all babies, most even begin in the womb. After all, it is the motion that will sustain their lives for many months to come. It is comforting, soothing and teaches them to accept nourishment. Many parents chose to provide pacifiers as a calming tool as well. Most babies […]
Caring For Your Braces During The Holidays
The holidays are upon us again, which for most of us means family, fun, and food. It is the time of the year we look forward to most, especially after the year we’ve just been through. Even if you are celebrating on a lower scale, it is important to remember to take extra care with […]
Braces and Candy
With the arrival of Easter on Sunday, we wanted to remind our patients about some of the challenges with braces and candy. Sugar, and especially candy can be more troublesome to deal with for those wearing braces. Some candies have a tendency to stick to brackets and wires more so than others. In fact, candy […]
Online Clear Aligners
Do-It-Yourself Online Clear Aligners are being heavily advertised as an inexpensive “at-home” treatment to straighten your teeth. It is important to understand that these products are gimmicks intended to make money. The owners of these companies have little regard for patient health, quality of treatment, and they do not yield results that are acceptable to […]