7 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Living With Braces The first question almost every new braces patient asks, usually before they even leave the chair, is “so what can I actually eat now?” It is a great question, because what you eat in the first weeks and… Continue reading What Can and Can’t You Eat With Braces? A Complete Guide
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Invisalign vs. Braces: Cost Comparison
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Costs & Insurance One of the most common questions I hear is some version of “which is cheaper, braces or Invisalign?” It is a fair question, but the honest answer surprises people: for most patients, the two cost about the same,… Continue reading Invisalign vs. Braces: Cost Comparison
Affordable Orthodontics in Texas
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Costs & Insurance Here is the honest version most offices will not lead with: affordable orthodontics is not about finding the lowest sticker price. It is about a plan that fits your monthly budget and still delivers the result you are… Continue reading Affordable Orthodontics in Texas
Braces vs. Invisalign for Teens: An Honest Comparison
7 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Treatments & Appliances I have this conversation with parents almost every week, and it usually starts with the wrong question. It is not “which is better, braces or Invisalign?” It is “which is better for this teenager?” Those are very different… Continue reading Braces vs. Invisalign for Teens: An Honest Comparison
Palate Expanders: What Parents Should Know
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Kids & Early Treatment If your child’s dentist mentioned a palate expander, or you have seen “expander” on an orthodontic treatment plan, it is natural to have questions. It looks like a small metal device, it is worn in the roof… Continue reading Palate Expanders: What Parents Should Know
Why Moms in The Colony Choose Elate Orthodontics
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Local & Community Ask around The Colony about orthodontists and Elate’s name comes up a lot, especially from moms. That is not an accident, and it is not just marketing. The Colony is where our practice began, so we have watched… Continue reading Why Moms in The Colony Choose Elate Orthodontics
Power Chains for Braces: What They Do and Why We Use Them
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Treatments & Appliances If your orthodontist mentioned adding a power chain, or you noticed your braces suddenly have a connected stretch of colored elastic instead of individual rings, you are looking at one of the handier tools in braces treatment. Power… Continue reading Power Chains for Braces: What They Do and Why We Use Them
Traditional Braces vs. Lingual Braces vs. Clear Aligners
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Treatments & Appliances When you decide to straighten your teeth, the next question is how. Today there are three main paths: traditional braces, lingual braces, and clear aligners. They all reach the same destination, a straighter, healthier smile, but they get… Continue reading Traditional Braces vs. Lingual Braces vs. Clear Aligners