How to Prepare Your Child for the First Orthodontist Appointment
How to Prepare Your Child for the First Orthodontist Appointment

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that parents schedule the first orthodontist appointment for their children by the age of seven. We concur. Visiting a pediatric orthodontist does…

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7 Reasons Your 7-Year-Old Should See a Pediatric Orthodontist
7 Reasons Your 7-Year-Old Should See a Pediatric Orthodontist

While seven years old may seem too young to start orthodontic treatment, it is the perfect age for an initial consultation with a pediatric orthodontist. Not only does the American Association of…

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Do I Need Braces to Straighten My Teeth?
Why You May Need Braces for Your Overall Oral Health

You may think you need braces simply to straighten crooked teeth. And, in part, that’s true. It is important to identify symptoms with your teeth early on to ensure the straightest and…

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The Two Phases of Early Orthodontic Treatment by children's orthodontist
What You Need to Know When Looking for a Children’s Orthodontist

At Gorman & Bunch Orthodontics, we believe that every child should receive an orthodontic evaluation by age seven — unless an orthodontic problem appears before then. The American Association of…

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What's the Best Age to Start Orthodontics?
What’s the Best Age to Start Orthodontics?

One of the most common questions we receive is, “What is the best age to go to the orthodontist to straighten your teeth?” And our simple answer to this question: You should seek orthodontic…

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How to Handle Orthodontic Emergencies With Your Braces
How to Handle Orthodontic Emergencies With Your Braces

Although it is rare for orthodontic emergencies to happen, they do occur from time-to-time. It’s important to remember that if your bracket is loose or if one of your wires is sticking out, you don’t…

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Defining Common Orthodontic Terms (M-Z Edition)
Defining Common Orthodontic Terms (M-Z Edition)

In our final attempt to remove any shroud of uncertainty you may feel when visiting our Indianapolis area orthodontic offices, we’re back with a final post in our “Defining Common Orthodontic Terms…

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5 Tips for Surviving and Knowing What to Eat the First Week of Braces
5 Tips for Surviving Your First Week With Braces

So, you say you’re getting braces. Congratulations! Those braces will get you one step closer to the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. Leading up to the big day, you probably have lots of…

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straighten teeth with braces
How We Straighten Teeth With Braces

Last month, we told you how healthy, straight teeth can give you a better, healthier heart. And while brushing, flossing and rinsing can keep your teeth healthy, we also believe you need the…

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How Straight Teeth Can Sustain Your Overall Health
How Straight Teeth Can Sustain Your Overall Health

You make my heart smile. Now that the holidays are behind us, we’re about to be inundated with mushy lines like that through Valentine’s Day. But what if I told you it wasn’t that far off from the…

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