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Lost or Broken Retainer? What to Do Right Away and How Replacement Works
A lost or broken retainer can feel like a small emergency, especially after months (or years) of wearing braces or clear aligners to earn your beautiful smile. The good news? You have options, and acting quickly makes all the difference. If you’re a family in Austin dealing with a missing or damaged retainer, you’re in Read More
Your First Two Weeks With Clear Aligners: What’s Normal and What to Do
What the First Two Weeks With Clear Aligners Really Involve Your first two weeks with clear aligners are an adjustment window, not the full treatment. During this time, your mouth acclimates to clear aligners that apply gentle, continuous pressure to shift teeth into their new positions. Mild soreness, a brief lisp, and extra saliva are Read More
Choosing an Orthodontist in Round Rock: What to Expect at Your First Visit
Choosing an orthodontist is a decision you’ll live with for a year or two, sometimes longer. The right provider shapes your comfort, your results, and how confident you feel throughout treatment. The good news? Your first visit with a Round Rock orthodontist is almost always free, with no obligation, and designed to answer every question Read More
What Are Self-Ligating Braces (and How Do They Work)?
Self-ligating braces have come a long way from the metal-and-elastic systems most of us grew up seeing. If you or your teen are researching orthodontic options, you’ve probably heard about them and wondered how they actually differ. The technology has quietly evolved, and today’s brackets look and function differently than they did even a decade Read More
Understanding Orthodontic Insurance
What You Need to Know Before You Choose a Plan Let’s face it—insurance can be confusing. And when it comes to orthodontic insurance, things can get even trickier. At Austin Orthodontics, we want the best for our patients, and that includes helping you make smart financial decisions. While we don’t control how insurance companies operate, Read More
Local Eats for Sore Teeth: Austin’s Best Soft Comfort Foods
Starting your orthodontic journey with Dr. Briggs and the Austin Orthodontics Team is an exciting step toward the smile of your dreams—but let’s be real: the first few days after getting your braces on can come with a little soreness. That tenderness might have you wondering what foods you can eat without making things worse. Read More
What are Bite Turbos?
Bite turbos are small attachments bonded to your teeth that prevent your upper and lower teeth from fully closing during your orthodontic journey. Made from composite resin, metal, or glass ionomer, they’re placed on the back molars or behind the front teeth to help correct deep bites while protecting your braces from damage. You may Read More
What to Expect When Your Braces are Adjusted
A braces adjustment is a routine appointment where your orthodontist modifies wires, bands, and brackets to apply new pressure and guide teeth toward their planned positions. Without regular adjustments, your teeth would simply stop moving and your treatment would stall. So what should you expect when your braces are adjusted? Each visit involves more than Read More
Which Is Best, Permanent or Removable Retainers?
Patients are always excited to reach the “finish line” of their orthodontic treatment when they get their braces off, but this isn’t exactly the end of the treatment process. While this fact is often discouraging to patients who have been eagerly waiting for their braces to come off, wearing a retainer is a small price Read More