Why Do I Need a Retainer?

February 26th, 2025

Congratulations! You’ve done the hard work necessary to create your beautiful smile! You’ve carefully completed all the steps needed to reach the end of your orthodontic journey. Well, nearly all the steps. We can’t forget that last step which will ensure that all your hard work is rewarded. When you first began orthodontic treatment, Dr.…
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Working Behind the Scenes—Lingual Braces

February 19th, 2025

There are many great reasons to see an orthodontist. For a healthier bite. For straighter teeth. For a more confident smile. So why are you hesitating? If the visibility of traditional braces is what’s holding you back, ask Dr. Jones about lingual braces. With regular braces, brackets are bonded to the front of each tooth…
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The Start of Valentine’s Day

February 12th, 2025

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time by secretly marrying men and their brides after the emperor had made it illegal to marry. Emperor Claudius II did this because he wanted as…
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Do I really need to wear my rubber bands with my braces?

February 5th, 2025

Most of our patients at Jones Orthodontics will need to wear rubber bands at some point during their orthodontic treatment. The main reason our patients are instructed to wear rubber bands is to correct their bite. If your teeth do not fit together properly, Dr. Jones will recommend that rubber bands be used. Dr. Jones…
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