Elastics for Braces – Everything You Need to Know
Are you ready to begin orthodontic treatment? Are you ready for the West Family Orthodontics team to transform your smile? While orthodontic treatment will improve the look of your smile, it can also help correct your bite and can even improve the way your top and bottom jaw function together. Most people have heard of […]
How to Prepare for Braces
At West Family Orthodontics in DeWitt, MI, we know that even though most people have braces or clear aligners at some point in their life, getting braces can still be nerve-wracking. If you are feeling nervous, remember, it’s totally normal to be nervous! Once you get your braces, you will never have the same smile […]
5 Habits That can be Harmful to Your Teeth
Hello, Dr. Kristine West here with West Family Orthodontics in DeWitt, MI. As your orthodontist, I want to teach you how to properly care for your teeth during and after your orthodontic treatment, so you can have the best smile possible! Investing in the treatment process is a big commitment and we don’t want anything […]
5 Tips for Keeping Track of Your Retainer
After months of wearing braces or clear aligner trays, you finally have the smile of your dreams from West Family Orthodontics! And now that you know what your best smile looks like, you of course want to keep it that way. That is where your retainer comes into play. Dr. West will provide you with […]
5 Tips to Step Up Your Home Dental Care
Hello again! Dr. Kristine West here with West Family Orthodontics and today we’d like to talk to you about cavities and your at-home dental care routine. We all dread finding out we have a cavity. Cavities often make us feel like we haven’t prioritized our oral health. Not only can cavities feel embarrassing, but they […]
Why Straight Teeth Matter
Several patients pursue orthodontic treatment at West Family Orthodontics so they can have an aesthetic, straight smile, but straight teeth provide more than just a pretty smile. Your teeth are meant to line-up and fit together, so they can properly do their job. When you have crooked teeth or misaligned jaws, your teeth can’t properly […]
Three Reasons to Avoid Mail-Order Aligners
At West Family Orthodontics, we know that braces and clear aligners are basically considered an essential part of growing up for kids and teens, and the popularity of orthodontic treatment for adults is becoming more and more common. People want beautiful smiles that make them feel confident, and they want them quickly! Recently, mail-order aligners […]
Five Perks of Following Your Orthodontist on Social Media
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok are all social media apps we find ourselves, and our teens, browsing throughout the day. These social media platforms provide easy access to our friends, family members and even celebrities we follow. These platforms are also a practical way for patients to connect and stay up to date with their […]
How Orthodontics Have Improved Over the Last 20 Years
When you think about orthodontics, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Most would-be patients here at West Family Orthodontics in DeWitt, MI, say that they think of Invisalign, but it hasn’t always been the most popular or prominent form of orthodontic treatment. When parents think back, they might remember bulky braces and […]
Why Patients Love West Family Orthodontics for Their Braces and Invisalign Treatments
At West Family Orthodontics, we have two driving goals. The first is to deliver outstanding results so that our patients leave with big, healthy, beautiful smiles. The second is to make sure they have an amazing patient experience during treatment. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out our 5-star Google reviews and then watch as […]
