Do you want to straighten your smile but dislike the idea using of braces? If you want a different choice, Invisalign® might be for you. With Invisalign, you use two custom-made, plastic retainers that rest on your teeth and gently align them. Here is an overview of what advantages they have over braces. The plastic used for Invisalign retainers is... read more »

Do you take immaculate care of your teeth, but still end up unfairly judged because they are misaligned, or have uneven spacing? Does it seem like no matter what you do, your peers still accuse you of not caring for your teeth? Sadly, many individuals, through no fault of their own, suffer from “bad bites.” Some common types are: -... read more »

You’ve done it. You finished your time with braces and now you have a beautifully straight and even smile. Dr. Scott Ervin has checked that your mouth is functioning well, and now it’s time to remove the braces! Now it’s time to make sure that progress stays by using a retainer. The periodontal ligaments that anchor your teeth in your... read more »

At the dental practice of Dr. Scott A. Ervin in Terrell, Texas, we are pleased to provide comprehensive orthodontic care for our patients wanting a straighter smile. If you are wearing braces, you will want to go the extra mile when caring for your pearly whites. Preventing plaque is important even without braces, but braces, wires, springs and rubber bands are... read more »

To give you the most successful and positive orthodontic experience possible, orthodontics has taken advantage of modern technology and has made the treatment process easier and better for everyone. Throughout time, orthodontics has made the following improvements: Orthodontic appliances now are better looking In the past, braces were made of stainless steel and they were glued to the front surfaces... read more »

In the past braces were seen almost as a rite of passage for adolescents that needed to have the teeth realigned for a smooth even smile that could serve them throughout adulthood. In more recent years, more and more adults have started wearing braces to help improve alignment of their smile and overall function of their mouth. In some cases,... read more »

If you’ve passed your teen years without aligning your smile, it’s never too late! We want you to have the smile you have always wanted, and we’re happy to tell you that more and more adults choose to straighten their smile each day. So, if you’re interested in finally aligning your adult smile, we encourage you to call our office... read more »

If your child is around 7 years old, it’s about time to bring them in for their first orthodontic appointment! The American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists strongly recommend taking your child to their first orthodontic appointment by the time they are 7 years old. Doing so will give the orthodontist the opportunity to examine your child’s... read more »

Before you decide on a certain kind of braces, consider all of your options. There are four types of braces available in the orthodontic world today, and we are happy to educate you on the pros and cons of each treatment. Traditional/Metal Braces Metal or traditional braces are the braces people automatically think of when they think of orthodontics. These... read more »

Braces are successful, productive appliances that give you the smile you have always wanted, but sometimes they can be a little inconvenient an uncomfortable. To help you have the best and most successful experience with braces, we recommend using these seven tips to get you through the day: 1. Make sure to keep a toothbrush and toothpaste with you at... read more »