Many people confuse orthodontists and dentists when thinking about oral healthcare. While there are some similarities between the two, they actually offer very different services for your mouth. Orthodontists, like Dr. Ragan at Ragan Orthodontics in Dallas, specialize in teeth and jaw alignment, while dentists focus on a number of health issues. They often work together to provide great services … [Read more...]

Thumb sucking is an incredibly common habit among young children. It's a habit that many kids develop when they are babies or even still in the womb. While it's okay for young children to suck their thumbs, it can become problematic as they get older. Excessive thumb sucking often results in dental issues that need to be corrected later. Dental professionals like our orthodontist at Ragan … [Read more...]

Thumb sucking is an incredibly common habit among young children. It's a habit that many kids develop when they are babies or even still in the womb. While it's okay for young children to suck their thumbs, it can become problematic as they get older. Excessive thumb sucking often results in dental issues that need to be corrected later. Dental professionals like our orthodontist at Ragan … [Read more...]

Most people choose dental braces in Dallas, TX wide for the common reason of having a beautiful smile. However, aesthetics shouldn’t be the only reasons to address poorly aligned teeth. In fact, there are various other benefits of braces. Improve Your Oral Health Although brushing and flossing are important for hygiene, they can be extremely hard to accomplish with overlapping, crooked, or … [Read more...]

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...]