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Do Braces Hurt?

One of the most common questions that we at Smiles Hollywood Orthodontics hear is Do Braces Hurt? That is a great question and there are a lot of things that go into answering this question. So, let’s start from the day a patient gets their braces on. On the first day...

Do I Need to Brush My Teeth more often if I have Braces?

There are many questions that an orthodontic patient may have when considering braces.  One of those questions we are often asked at Smiles Hollywood Orthodontics, is Do I need to brush My Teeth more often, if I have braces?  This is an excellent question!   There are...

How Long Do I have to wear braces?

  One of the first questions we are asked at Smiles Hollywood Orthodontics, is How long do I have to wear braces?   That is a great question.  Many factors go into answering that question.  A general rule of thumb is that a patient will be wearing their braces...

What is Orthodontics?

What is orthodontics?  It’s a big word, but what does it really mean?  Orthodontics is one of many different dental specialties. The word “orthodontics” is derived from the Greek word orthos, meaning proper or straight and the word odons meaning teeth;...
What is an Orthodontist?

What is an Orthodontist?

  Many people may not know just exactly what is an orthodontist? That’s a great question! An orthodontist goes to four years of dental school and then only the top students in the dental class are eligible to continue their education toward a specialty called...

Can You Negotiate Price with an Orthodontist?

Several factors go into determining the cost of orthodontic treatment. One of these factors is how difficult will the treatment be? The more appliances that are needed to properly correct the patient’s teeth will cost more than a patient that just needs one or two...