Self-Ligating Braces: Really Worth It?
November 5, 2025
Treatments & Appliances6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsStart researching braces and "self-ligating" shows up quickly, usually wrapped in words like advanced, faster, and...
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Damon Braces: The Truth Behind the Hype
November 2, 2025
Treatments & Appliances6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsDamon braces get marketed hard. Faster treatment, fewer appointments, wider smiles, no tightening, sometimes even "no...
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Do You Need a Referral to See an Orthodontist? The Insurance Answer
October 31, 2025
Costs & Insurance 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics SHORT ANSWER Clinically, no. You can book an orthodontic consultation yourself and nothing requires...
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Is Invisalign Worth It? A Comprehensive Guide
October 28, 2025
Treatments & Appliances6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics"Is it worth it?" is the question I get once patients hear the price. Fair question....
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Choosing the Best Colors for Your Braces: A Complete Guide
October 23, 2025
Living With Braces6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsNew braces come with a small perk most people don't expect: you get to design them....
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Can You Get Braces or Invisalign with a Crown?
October 22, 2025
Treatments & Appliances6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsShort answer: yes. Having a crown almost never rules out braces or clear aligners. I straighten...
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How to Tell if Your Orthodontist Is Good, Once You Are Already a Patient
October 21, 2025
Choosing an Orthodontist 8 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics SHORT ANSWER Most advice about judging an orthodontist is written for people who have...
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Coffee and Braces or Aligners: Will It Stain Your Smile?
October 14, 2025
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Living With BracesFor a lot of people, giving up coffee is not on the table, braces...
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Traditional Braces vs. Lingual Braces vs. Clear Aligners
October 11, 2025
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Treatments & AppliancesWhen you decide to straighten your teeth, the next question is how. Today there...
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