Does Cigna Dental Cover Braces and Clear Aligners?
December 11, 2025
Costs & Insurance6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsIf you carry Cigna Dental, there's a good chance your plan can help pay for braces...
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Can You Get Your Teeth Cleaned with Braces? A Complete Guide
December 8, 2025
Oral Health6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsShort version: not only can you get your teeth cleaned with braces, you absolutely should. Braces give...
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Prepaid Braces: Affordable Orthodontic Options for Every Smile
December 3, 2025
Costs & Insurance6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics"Prepaid braces" sounds like a special product, but it really just means paying for your treatment...
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Braces Hurt and Common Emergencies: How to Cope and What to Do
November 28, 2025
Living With Braces6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsLet me be straight with you: braces can be a little uncomfortable, especially at the start...
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Does Delta Dental Cover Braces and Clear Aligners?
November 24, 2025
Costs & Insurance6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsDelta Dental is one of the biggest dental insurers in the country, so this is a...
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What Questions to Ask During Orthodontic Consultations in Frisco, TX
November 20, 2025
Choosing an Orthodontist7 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsFrisco has no shortage of places advertising braces and clear aligners, and on the surface a...
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What No One Tells You About Adult Braces
November 19, 2025
Living With Braces 9 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics SHORT ANSWER The clinical side of adult treatment is well documented. The experience of...
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Do Retainers Move Teeth Back? Everything You Need to Know
November 14, 2025
Retainers & Aftercare5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsHere's a question I get all the time: someone skipped their retainer for a while, their...
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How Much Are Retainers? Your Complete Guide to Retainer Costs and Options
November 11, 2025
Retainers & Aftercare6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsYou just finished treatment, your smile looks great, and now there's a retainer to think about....
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