It’s no great revelation that teenagers are perhaps overly concerned with their appearance and how they are perceived by their peers. With the rise of social media, the pressure to “fit in” has only increased. Now their appearance is being “judged” by not only their classmates and neighbors, but also the millions of other kids online, thanks to social media platforms like Instagram or ...

What is the average age of a patient wearing braces? Probably 12 or 13, right? That’s the age group we tend to think of in associated with braces because that’s the age where we begin doing orthodontic work. The baby teeth are all out, and the adult teeth are (mostly) all in, which means we can adjust those teeth before they really settle into place. While middle school is the sweet spot ...