Mar 10, 2024 | Invisalign, Invisalign® for Children, Walton & Maready Orthodontics Raleigh
SmileDirectClub Bankruptcy SmileDirectClub once promised to revolutionize the orthodontics industry with DIY mail-order aligners. Marketed as a more affordable alternative to braces, the company recently filed for bankruptcy. Their abrupt shutdown has left tens of...
Feb 8, 2024 | Common Orthodontic Treatment, Walton & Maready Orthodontics Raleigh
Jaw expansion, also known as maxilla or palatal expansion, is a common orthodontic treatment for widening the upper jaw, increasingly utilized over the last five decades in the United States to avoid tooth extraction. Today, palate expanders are frequently used in...
Dec 21, 2023 | Braces for Adults, Braces for Children, Braces for Seniors, Braces for Teens, Invisalign, Invisalign® for Children, Walton & Maready Orthodontics Raleigh
Braces are an incredible tool for achieving a beautiful, healthy smile. The first few days with braces can be an adjustment period as your mouth gets used to the new hardware and you adjust your diet. With the proper knowledge and patience, you can enjoy delicious...
Aug 16, 2023 | Braces for Adults, Braces for Children, Braces for Seniors, Braces for Teens, Invisalign, Invisalign® for Children, Straightening Teeth, Walton & Maready Orthodontics Raleigh
While braces are commonly worn for cosmetic reasons, they are also used to correct orthodontic problems that can impact your health. Often, orthodontic treatment occurs as a pre-teen/teen, but more and more adults are now opting for that beautiful, healthy smile. Keep...
Jul 20, 2023 | Braces for Adults, Braces for Seniors, Invisalign, Walton & Maready Orthodontics Raleigh
Getting braces as an adult is much more common than you might think. Nearly one out of four orthodontic patients are now adults. There is no age limit to obtaining a beautiful, healthy smile. Perhaps you’ve already had braces, but your teeth have drifted over the...
May 23, 2023 | Braces for Adults, Braces for Children, Braces for Seniors, Braces for Teens, Invisalign, Invisalign® for Children, Walton & Maready Orthodontics Raleigh
Though appliances for straightening teeth have existed for more than 200 years, braces, as we know them today, are far more common and accessible in helping achieve incredible results for patients who would otherwise endure a lifetime of medical and cosmetic issues....
