Lingual Braces: Why I Usually Talk Patients Out of Them
September 8, 2025
Treatments & Appliances 7 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics SHORT ANSWER Lingual braces work. That was never the issue. They cost considerably more...
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Why Moms in The Colony Choose Elate Orthodontics
September 7, 2025
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Local & CommunityAsk around The Colony about orthodontists and Elate's name comes up a lot, especially...
Read More..What Europe Actually Banned in Gel Nail Polish (and Why an Orthodontist Cares)
September 4, 2025
Trends & Culture 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics SHORT ANSWER Europe did not ban gel nail polish. It banned one ingredient in...
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Why Prosper Moms Choose Elate Orthodontics
September 2, 2025
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Local & CommunityProsper has grown up fast, and the families raising kids here have plenty of...
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What Can and Can’t You Eat With Braces? A Complete Guide
August 29, 2025
7 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Living With BracesThe first question almost every new braces patient asks, usually before they even leave...
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Invisalign vs. Braces: Cost Comparison
August 24, 2025
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Costs & InsuranceOne of the most common questions I hear is some version of "which is...
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Fake Braces: What Teens (and Parents) Need to Know
August 22, 2025
Trends & Culture 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics SHORT ANSWER Fake braces are clip-on plastic brackets and wire sold online as a...
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White Spots on Teeth After Braces: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
August 22, 2025
Oral Health 7 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics SHORT ANSWER Those chalky white marks are decalcification, the stage right before a cavity. Plaque...
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Affordable Orthodontics in Texas
August 20, 2025
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Costs & InsuranceHere is the honest version most offices will not lead with: affordable orthodontics is...
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