Patient Education

Your Orthodontic Care, All in One Place

Easy access to the instructions, care guides and treatment information you may need throughout your orthodontic journey.

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Clear answers for every stage of care

Select a topic below for instructions, care tips and helpful information from our orthodontic team.

Brushing, flossing, eating and protecting your braces throughout treatment.

Wear, cleaning, insertion and everyday care for clear aligners.

Learn why some growing patients benefit from treatment in two stages.

How and why orthodontic elastics are worn to guide the bite.

Appliances that help correct thumb habits and tongue thrusting.

Information about appliances used to improve an overbite relationship.

What to expect when an orthodontic expander is used during treatment.

Care instructions and guidance for patients wearing a bite plane.

Understand how orthodontics and corrective jaw surgery may work together.

Wear, clean and protect your retainers after active treatment.

Helpful guidance for maintaining your smile for years to come.

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Our team is here to help with appliance care, treatment instructions, emergencies and supplies.