Most families in Wichita pay for braces with a down payment plus low monthly payments spread across treatment, using dental insurance and any HSA or FSA dollars on top. You can see real monthly numbers for your case before you ever come in. Cost is the first question almost everyone wants to ask and the […]
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Yes — anyone playing a contact sport in braces needs a mouthguard, and it should be one made to fit over brackets. A standard boil-and-bite guard is molded to bare teeth, so it fits poorly over braces and can even pull brackets loose. Between football, wrestling, basketball and soccer seasons across the Wichita area, this
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Clear braces use ceramic brackets that blend with your enamel instead of showing as silver. They move teeth exactly the way metal braces do and handle the same range of cases — they are just less visible, easier to chip, and a little more expensive. Patients ask about them constantly at our Wichita, Goddard and
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Traditional metal braces typically cost between $3,000 and $7,000, making them the most affordable option for orthodontic care. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, your exact cost depends on case complexity, treatment length, geographic location, and insurance coverage. At Hansen Orthodontics, affordable monthly payments break this down to manageable amounts for families across Wichita
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What Are the Benefits of Invisalign Compared to Traditional Braces? The main benefits of Invisalign compared to traditional braces include a nearly invisible appearance, no food restrictions, easier oral hygiene, and greater comfort during treatment. Both straighten teeth well, but they work in different ways and offer distinct advantages. The best choice depends on your
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Adult Orthodontics: It’s Never Too Late to Straighten Your Smile If you’ve been wondering whether you missed your chance for a straighter smile, here’s the truth: it’s almost never too late to get braces as an adult. Healthy teeth can be moved at any age, and the biological process that shifts teeth into alignment works
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For many children, braces are a big part of growing up. While few children enjoy having them, the advantages of getting braces are often very obvious, especially later on in life. American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has found that braces help align teeth that are too far apart, too close, or too crooked. They can
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Do you have crooked or crowded teeth, or perhaps an overbite but don’t want to wear braces? Clear aligner therapy might be the right solution for you. Similar to traditional braces, clear aligner therapy works to gradually move teeth discreetly with virtually invisible appliances. What is clear aligner therapy? Clear aligner therapy refers to an
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Maintaining good dental hygiene is crucial for overall oral health, especially when wearing braces. We understand the significance of proper oral care during orthodontic treatment. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of dental hygiene for individuals with braces and provide valuable tips to ensure a healthy and beautiful smile throughout their orthodontic
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