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What Happens if You Don’t Wear Your Retainer as Advised?

Your orthodontic journey doesn't end when the braces come off. In fact, an essential part of your treatment at Elara Orthodontics in Richmond, Texas, begins once your braces are removed: wearing your retainer. This device plays a critical role in maintaining your newly aligned smile and is a crucial step...

By |July 7th, 2023|
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Adapting to Life With a Retainer: What to Expect

Embarking on your orthodontic journey with Elara Orthodontics in Richmond, Texas, is a significant step toward achieving a healthier, more beautiful smile. Once your braces come off, the next important phase begins: living with a retainer. This comprehensive guide will explore what to expect as you adapt to life with...

By |July 6th, 2023|

Caring for Your Retainer: Maintenance Tips and Tricks

At Elara Orthodontics, we are committed to providing comprehensive, patient-focused orthodontic care to our community in Richmond, Texas. A crucial part of that commitment is guiding our patients through the post-treatment phase of their orthodontic journey—particularly when it comes to the proper care of retainers. Whether you've chosen a Hawley,...

By |July 5th, 2023|
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Understanding Different Types of Retainers: Hawley, Essix, and Bonded

At Elara Orthodontics in Richmond, Texas, we pride ourselves on helping patients through every step of their smile transformation journey. One vital aspect of this process, often overlooked, is the retainer phase. Retainers are indispensable tools used post-orthodontic treatment to ensure your newly aligned teeth stay in place. This post...

By |July 4th, 2023|
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Common Myths and Facts About Orthodontic Retainers

At Elara Orthodontics, your leading orthodontic practice in Richmond, Texas, we're not just committed to creating beautiful smiles. We're also dedicated to providing accurate, clear information about all aspects of orthodontic care. A significant part of maintaining your new smile post-treatment involves using a retainer, a subject that, unfortunately, has...

By |July 1st, 2023|

Myths About Invisalign Treatment for Kids and Adults

At Elara Orthodontics, we understand the significance of choosing the right orthodontic treatment for your child. Invisalign has emerged as a popular and effective option for kids, offering a comfortable, virtually invisible, and convenient way to achieve a beautiful smile. In this article, we'll uncover 10 essential truths about Invisalign...

By |June 18th, 2023|

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