braces

More than ever before, adults are getting braces in Chevy Chase and around the globe. In fact, of the four million people in America who wear braces, 25% of them are adults, many of them women. You might have been thinking about getting braces yourself but weren’t sure if now is the right time. Or…

Getting your braces off is a big milestone and one that all orthodontic patients look forward to eagerly. After months of wearing metal wires and brackets, making sure to not eat chewy or sticky foods, and paying extra close attention to dental hygiene, you can finally enjoy your new smile! But what is the process…

Knowing when to start your child’s orthodontist treatment can be difficult. Some children seem to get braces early, while others don’t need them until they are teenagers. To complicate things further, if you have multiple children, some may need braces earlier, some may need them later. So how do you know when to have your…

Fitting in orthodontist appointments around everything your teen has on their schedule can seem overwhelming. Between school, sports, after-school activities, homework, and jobs, finding time to bring your teen to the orthodontist can seem impossible. But what if you started your teen’s treatment over the summer? Bruno Orthodontics has put together some information about the…

It is important to understand how to properly take care of braces if your child recently got. While there are extra steps that you will need to take, having braces can act as a friendly reminder to take extra care of your oral health. Establishing a routine  at an early age will set your child…

Many people get braces before they are adults and consider it a one-and-done treatment. But this might not always be the case. There are situations where people who went through orthodontic treatment as a child or teen might need to consider getting braces again. So how do you know if you would benefit from a…

If you are unhappy with your smile, you may have asked yourself if you need braces. While it may seem that considering braces is a decision for children and teens, wearing braces as an adult is becoming more common, especially given the availability of clear braces and invisible aligners, such as Invisalign. The American Association…

You got your braces on and all went well. Any residual discomfort from having them attached has subsided, and now it’s time for your follow-up appointment to get your braces adjusted. You might be feeling nervous – will getting your braces adjusted hurt? How long will the appointment take? What does “adjusting your braces” even…

Getting braces or Invisalign is exciting, as you’re on your way to a healthier, straighter smile. As with any medical treatment, once the braces are attached, you’ll need to make some lifestyle changes to ensure your teeth stay as healthy as possible. A major change involves sugar—knowing how to manage sugar intake, how to clean…