Braces are great appliances that can help you work toward your perfect dream smile. However, there are times when they can be quite annoying, like when they tear at your lips, cheeks, and gums, causing cuts and sores. At this point, it's best to use the orthodontic wax your orthodontist, Dr. Brenna Christensen , gave you during your first appointment... read more »

Braces have progressed a long way from the days when they used to wrap around the head. They are now sophisticated appliances and much more subtle. New types have been created, such as Invisalign® invisible aligners, which are virtually unnoticeable. Because of this explosion of new kinds of braces, you have many options to choose from: - Metal Braces: Metal... read more »

Do you have crooked teeth or a bad bite? Ask Dr. Brenna Christensen about how braces in Kennesaw, Georgia, can help you. Do not think that since you did not have your teeth straightened as a child that it is too late. Braces can help children, teens, and adults alike! Braces are can be made from different materials. Traditional braces... read more »

You’ve done it. You finished your time with braces and now you have a beautifully straight and even smile. Dr. Brenna Christensen has checked that your mouth is functioning well, and now it’s time to remove the braces! Now it’s time to make sure that progress stays by using a retainer. The retention phase of orthodontics care is incredibly important... read more »

The ceramic braces Dr. Brenna Christensen installed in your mouth, are identical to traditional wire and bracket braces in many ways. The most notable difference is that most of the visible hardware has been coated with a porcelain-ceramic material that can be perfectly shaded to match your natural tooth enamel. Should you develop cavities or some part of your braces... read more »

Most children will need some sort of orthodontic treatment at a point in their lives. Orthodontic treatment can be costly, but if you get your children in at the opportune time, you can save time and money both and provide your children with a lifelong, brilliant smile. But how do you when to take your children to the orthodontist? The... read more »

For your convenience, orthodontics has made many technological advancements to make treatment more successful, convenient, and beneficial. There are already many differences between orthodontics back in the day and orthodontics now, and some of those differences are: Orthodontic appliances now are better looking Braces in the past were made of one material: stainless steel. They were also glued to the... read more »

Your new set of braces installed by West Cobb Orthodontics is a serious investment in realigning your teeth for a more appealing smile and a healthy mouth. Cleaning your teeth and the braces hardware is especially important for preventing tooth decay and gum disease. There are a few basic tools West Cobb Orthodontics recommends to help you better clean around... read more »

If you aren’t sure if you want to align your smile because you think braces are just for teens, our West Cobb Orthodontics team is here to change your mind set! Braces are for adults as well, and we are happy to share four reasons with you as to why it’s smart to align your smile at this age. No.... read more »

It’s not uncommon for adolescents to need braces for a short period of time to help adjust their smile and establish a healthy bite pattern for their adult life. In recent years more adults have started wearing braces to help correct alignment issues that have develop due to age or changes in bite alignment. Traditional braces use metal brackets and... read more »