As long as you don’t have periodontal disease, your teeth can be moved at virtually any age. Unfortunately, most seniors in Dallas, TX and elsewhere fail to consider orthodontic treatment because they assume it’s meant for younger people. As a result, most of them suffer in silence. If you’ve considered improving your teeth, you should learn more about braces. Wondering why? Here are several of … [Read more...]

Pregnancy is a memorable moment in every woman’s life. However, it comes with many restrictions related to medical and dental care. This can be a challenge for some moms-to-be, especially first-time moms. If you’re used to taking over-the-counter medication whenever you have a simple toothache, you may no longer be able to do this. So it’s advisable to find the best orthodontist Dallas can offer … [Read more...]

When you first get your braces on, something as normal as eating can all of a sudden become a little overwhelming. Sometimes, it's hard to know which foods are going to be easy to eat with braces. Ragan Orthodontics in Dallas offers braces for kids, teens and adults, and we help patients through the process of navigating a braces-friendly diet ahead of time. Here's what we recommend eating with … [Read more...]

While it's most common for people to get braces as a child, there are instances where you may need or want to get braces as an adult. While the concept of getting adult braces may seem daunting at first, don't stress. It's easy to find clear braces for adults, which are much more convenient and comfortable than traditional braces. Ragan Orthodontics offers several different types of braces in the … [Read more...]

While it's most common for people to get braces as a child, there are instances where you may need or want to get braces as an adult. While the concept of getting adult braces may seem daunting at first, don't stress. It's easy to find clear braces for adults, which are much more convenient and comfortable than traditional braces. Ragan Orthodontics offers several different types of braces in the … [Read more...]

Invisalign® is a popular alternative to braces, and Invisalign® for teens and young adults is becoming more accessible. While Invisalign® can’t treat every dental condition, it works very well for fixing mild to moderate misalignments in the teeth. Ragan Orthodontics offers Invisalign® treatments in the Dallas, Texas area. Here are some of the benefits of choosing Invisalign® for teens. Subtle … [Read more...]

Invisalign® is a popular alternative to braces, and Invisalign® for teens and young adults is becoming more accessible. While Invisalign® can't treat every dental condition, it works very well for fixing mild to moderate misalignments in the teeth. Ragan Orthodontics offers Invisalign® treatments in the Dallas, Texas area. Here are some of the benefits of choosing Invisalign® for teens. Subtle … [Read more...]

While braces are a great way to make your smile shine, the process also requires you to make some changes. Having braces eliminates certain snacks from your diet and changes the way you brush, floss, and treat your teeth. Flossing can be quite the challenge if both your top and bottom teeth have brackets. Here are some products that can help you stay on top of your flossing while you have … [Read more...]

Did you know that getting braces might help you live a more pain-free life? Although most people who seek out orthodontic treatment are well aware of the cosmetic benefits of braces, it isn't discussed often enough how orthodontics can help in the treatment of several conditions that can be quite painful or inconvenient. Let's take a closer look at just some of the dental conditions that braces … [Read more...]