Vivera Retainers: Keeping Your Smile Straight After Braces
October 2, 2025
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Retainers & AftercareFinishing braces or aligners is a great feeling, but it is not quite the...
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Comparing Clear Aligners: Invisalign, Angel Aligners, and ClearCorrect
September 28, 2025
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Treatments & AppliancesShopping for clear aligners can feel confusing fast. Invisalign, Angel Aligners, ClearCorrect, and a...
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Power Chains for Braces: What They Do and Why We Use Them
September 23, 2025
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Treatments & AppliancesIf your orthodontist mentioned adding a power chain, or you noticed your braces suddenly...
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Who Finishes Your Case? Why Continuity Matters in Orthodontics
September 19, 2025
Choosing an Orthodontist 7 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics SHORT ANSWER Yes, it matters, and the reason is less about skill than about...
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Ceramic Braces vs. Metal Braces: An Honest Comparison
September 18, 2025
6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Treatments & AppliancesIf you have decided on braces but not which kind, the choice usually comes...
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How to Vet an Orthodontist Before You Book a Consultation
September 14, 2025
Choosing an Orthodontist 7 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics SHORT ANSWER Most of the useful vetting happens before you book anything, and it...
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Braces vs. Invisalign for Teens: An Honest Comparison
September 13, 2025
7 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Treatments & AppliancesI have this conversation with parents almost every week, and it usually starts with...
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Why Little Elm Moms Choose Elate Orthodontics
September 10, 2025
5 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics • Local & CommunityLittle Elm has come a long way from a quiet lake town, and the...
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Lingual Braces: Why I Usually Talk Patients Out of Them
September 8, 2025
Treatments & Appliances 7 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics SHORT ANSWER Lingual braces work. That was never the issue. They cost considerably more...
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