Coleman Orthodontics

Coleman Orthodontics Are you a new patient at Coleman Orthodontics? You may or may not be excited about wearing your braces, but regardless, we know you will totally be thrilled with the result of your new smile.  As with any change, adjusting to something new can be a little confusing and overwhelming sometimes, so we are here to help you out with a few tips on adjusting to your new braces.  The first tip is to give yourself some time. Your braces may not be what you expected or wanted, but after a while when your teeth start shifting you will notice how incredible your teeth and smile alignment look. Pain may occur after your appointments, just give it a few days after each adjustment and you should feel more comfortable. Although the brackets have been rounded and smoothed, until the cheek tissues have toughened, you may find it helpful to use a small piece of orthodontic wax around the bracket that is creating the irritation. If your supply of wax r...

Coleman Orthodontics You may have noticed lately that some online direct-to-consumer orthodontic companies have been making orthodontic treatment sound super easy…just take a selfie and you’ll receive aligners in the mail and after so many months…Presto Change-o...Straight teeth! While it may initially sound great to save money by purchasing your orthodontic treatment online without having to talk to anyone at all, the reality is… the money you save today may end up costing you thousands of dollars in future corrective action. Before you decide to proceed with a direct-to-consumer orthodontic company, Dr. Coleman , his team , and the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) believe there are a number of factors and questions you may want to consider.  For example, in some instances direct-to-consumer orthodontic companies do not involve the in-person evaluation or the in-person supervision of your orthodontic treatment by an orthodontist. An in-person evaluat...