Treatments & Appliances 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Quick answer Interproximal reduction (IPR), sometimes called filing, slenderizing, or stripping, is a routine orthodontic technique that removes a tiny sliver of enamel between teeth to create space. It is painless, safe when done properly, and often lets us… Continue reading Filing Between Teeth (IPR): How Interproximal Reduction Creates a Better Smile
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Discover how Invisalign clear aligners can straighten your teeth comfortably and discreetly. Learn about benefits, costs, and treatment options.
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
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
Why Prosper Moms Choose Elate Orthodontics
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Local & Community Prosper has grown up fast, and the families raising kids here have plenty of orthodontic options a short drive away. So when Prosper moms keep landing on Elate, it says something. A lot of it comes down to… Continue reading Why Prosper Moms Choose Elate Orthodontics
Comparing Clear Aligners: Invisalign, Angel Aligners, and ClearCorrect
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Treatments & Appliances Shopping for clear aligners can feel confusing fast. Invisalign, Angel Aligners, ClearCorrect, and a rotating cast of mail-order brands all promise a straighter smile, so how do you actually compare them? Here is the honest orthodontist’s take: the… Continue reading Comparing Clear Aligners: Invisalign, Angel Aligners, and ClearCorrect
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
Coffee and Braces or Aligners: Will It Stain Your Smile?
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Living With Braces For a lot of people, giving up coffee is not on the table, braces or no braces. The good news is you do not have to. But coffee and orthodontic treatment do interact in ways worth understanding, from… Continue reading Coffee and Braces or Aligners: Will It Stain Your Smile?