Braces Payment Plans: Your Financing Options at Elate Orthodontics
May 26, 2026
Costs & Insurance 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: You rarely have to pay for braces all at once. Between dental...
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Phase 1 Orthodontic vs. Phase 2 Treatment: Costs, Benefits, and What’s Right for Your Child
May 22, 2026
Kids & Early Treatment 7 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: Phase 1 is early, limited treatment while a child still has...
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Tongue Tie and Orthodontic Issues: How It Affects Your Bite and Smile
May 18, 2026
Bite & Alignment Issues 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: A tongue tie is a short or tight band of tissue...
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Canker Sores and Braces: Causes, Prevention, and Relief
May 15, 2026
Living With Braces6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsQuick answerCanker sores are small, painful ulcers inside the mouth. Braces can trigger them when a...
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Filing Between Teeth (IPR): How Interproximal Reduction Creates a Better Smile
May 11, 2026
Treatments & Appliances6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsQuick answerInterproximal reduction (IPR), sometimes called filing, slenderizing, or stripping, is a routine orthodontic technique that...
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How Much Do Braces Cost in Texas? A Complete Guide
May 6, 2026
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Costs & InsuranceCost is the first thing most parents ask me about, and I don't blame...
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Best Mouthguards for Braces: Protect Your Smile During Sports
May 2, 2026
Living With Braces6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsQuick answerIf you play sports with braces, wear a mouthguard made for braces, not a standard...
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Mesiodens: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment of an Extra Front Tooth
April 27, 2026
Bite & Alignment Issues6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsQuick answerA mesiodens is an extra tooth that forms between the upper front teeth. It...
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Understanding Childhood Bruxism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
April 22, 2026
Kids & Early Treatment6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsQuick answerChildhood bruxism is grinding or clenching the teeth, usually during sleep, and it is...
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