Braces FAQs

Orthodontics offers two excellent options to consider: traditional metal braces and ceramic braces. Here’s what you need to know about each.

Although many people think of braces as something that’s a teenage rite of passage, that’s not the case these days. In fact, a significant portion of braces patients at Pearson Orthodontics are adults now.

Braces are often an excellent solution for teens with these issues because they can gradually reposition the teeth to exactly where they need to be for optimal positioning.

Braces during childhood can be a good choice for many reasons. When your child is young, their jaw is still developing and it’s therefore much easier to shift.

When your braces are brand new, you may have some soreness or inflammation. Although this will go away relatively quickly, there are a few things you can do to ease this transition.

Pearson Orthodontics has put together a list of our most frequently asked questions about braces for you to reference.