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You’ve practically been begging your kids to stop sucking their thumbs. You have successfully weaned them from their bottles, and they no longer need a pacifier to go to sleep at night, but you just cannot break them of this habit. Taking away privileges and using time-outs might not work, so you may need to employ a stronger

Perhaps you remember the days when you used to have braces. These memories are not particularly appealing to you, but you are more than pleased with the beautiful smile that you now have. Also, you’ve recently learned that your teenagers are going to need orthodontic treatment, so you’re about to embark upon that road again. When the Time is

Thumb sucking is a common habit in small children and has even been observed in fetuses. Sucking is a natural reflex in infants, and many will put their hands, fingers or thumbs in their mouths. Many such youngsters will suck their thumbs while holding a security blanket or some other beloved object. Babies find thumb sucking soothing and will

Now that you are ready to start your much-awaited journey to a beautiful smile, the first thing you need to understand is the options you have at your disposal. Advances in technology have given you two of these: traditional braces and Invisalign. The choice you make will depend on various factors. At Ragan Orthodontics in Dallas, we can help determine the

There are a lot of different braces out there, and each type has its own benefits. Are you a little overwhelmed with your options? Our team at Ragan Orthodontics in Dallas, TX, is here with some helpful information on self ligating braces, also known as SLB, and how they work. How Long Do Self-Ligating Braces Take? Expect To

If you or your child are in need of braces to correct orthodontic problems, you may already be aware that there are many options available. At one time, traditional braces were the only choice people had for addressing crooked, misaligned or widely spaced teeth. Today, however, patients also have the option of choosing clear ceramic braces, which are less noticeable. Because

Crooked and misaligned teeth have plagued humans for generations. Archaeologists have found human remains with crooked teeth that date back 50,000 years. Not surprisingly, people have been trying to straighten teeth for a very long time. Who Were the First Orthodontists? The ancient Egyptians may have been the first people to practice orthodontics. Archaeologists have found mummies with crude

Your teenager needs orthodontic treatment and now it’s time to decide how to move forward. Gone are the days when the only option was traditional braces. There are many treatment alternatives that can work for your child. While braces are the most common, Invisalign Teen® is another popular choice. When it comes down to Invisalign Teen® vs braces for

Whether you have a child that is participating in contact sports or you are involved in intense sports, you need protection. Most people put an emphasis on protecting the body with padding and helmets. This is all well and good. However, you can’t neglect your teeth, whether you are protecting yourself or your child. Sports mouth guards were created

In the old days, the only type of braces available were the metal “railroad tracks.” These days there are several types of braces available, including ceramic braces, lingual braces, and Invisalign®. What are ceramic braces like? Ceramic resemble the traditional metal braces in that they also have brackets and wires. They are also around the same size and shape. The