Can You Get Braces or Invisalign with a Crown?
August 6, 2026
Treatments & Appliances6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsShort answer: yes. Having a crown almost never rules out braces or clear aligners. I straighten...
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Everything You Need to Know About Becoming and Working as an Orthodontist in Texas
August 6, 2026
Practice & Industry News7 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics · Practice & Industry NewsShort answer: Becoming an orthodontist in Texas takes about 10...
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Orthodontist vs Dentist: Why Orthodontics Should Be Left to the Experts
August 6, 2026
Choosing an Orthodontist6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics · Choosing an OrthodontistShort answer: Every orthodontist is a dentist, but not every dentist is...
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Orthodontic Headgear: How It Works and When Kids Need It
August 6, 2026
Treatments & Appliances6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsQuick answerOrthodontic headgear is a growth-guiding appliance worn mostly outside the mouth. It uses gentle, steady...
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Orthodontic Elastics: What Are They and How Do They Work?
August 6, 2026
Treatments & Appliances6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsAt some point in braces treatment, we'll hand you a little bag of tiny rubber bands...
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What is an Open Bite and How Can It Be Fixed?
August 6, 2026
Bite & Alignment Issues6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsAn open bite is one of the trickier bite problems, because fixing the teeth is...
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What is an Overbite and How is it Different from an Overjet?
August 6, 2026
Bite & Alignment Issues6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsPeople use "overbite" to describe almost any front-tooth issue, but overbite and overjet are two...
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Best Mouthguards for Braces: Protect Your Smile During Sports
August 6, 2026
Living With Braces6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsQuick answerIf you play sports with braces, wear a mouthguard made for braces, not a standard...
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Mesiodens: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment of an Extra Front Tooth
August 6, 2026
Bite & Alignment Issues6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of OrthodonticsQuick answerA mesiodens is an extra tooth that forms between the upper front teeth. It...
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