Orthodontic Blog & Patient Resources
Honest Answers, Helpful Tips, and Real Smile Stories
Looking for orthodontic advice that’s actually helpful? Our blog is packed with insights from Dr. Patel and the Tooth by Tooth team—written for real people (not dental school).
We cover everything from clear aligners vs braces to tips for making treatment easier at every age.
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Why More People Are Choosing Invisalign and Clear Aligners to Straighten Their Smile
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Understanding Different Types of Braces: Metal, Clear, and Self-Ligating
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Braces vs Invisalign: Which One Is Right for You?
When it comes to orthodontic treatment, it can be hard learning what your treatment options are and how each option works.
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Types of Braces: Is One Better Than the Other?
When it comes to orthodontic treatment, it can be hard learning what your treatment options are and how each option works.
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What Are Orthodontic Expanders? A Guide for Cary, NC Patients
An orthodontic expander is a device used to create more room for teeth to fit properly in the mouth.
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Oral Hygiene with Orthodontic Appliances: Keep your smile Healthy During Treatment
Meticulous oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment not only prevents cavities but it also can prevent white spot lesions—those unsightly marks on your teeth.
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Phase I Orthodontics or Early Orthodontics
Early intervention is essential in certain cases, especially when it comes to Phase I orthodontics (also known as interceptive orthodontics).
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Brace for Impact: Discover the Smile-Altering Magic of Orthodontics
Calling all smile superstars in Cary, North Carolina! Get ready to explore the amazing world of orthodontics, where smiles are….
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Aligning Your Smile
At Tooth By Tooth Orthodontics, we specialize in helping individuals with crowded teeth and narrow jaws achieve a straighter, healthier smile.
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What You Can Expect When You’re Getting Braces
After putting on kids braces and teens braces in Cary, North Carolina for more years than Dr. Patel can remember, he can tell you one thing never changes – the fear.
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Eating with New or Tightened Braces
For the duration of the time that you’re in braces with us at Tooth by Tooth orthodontics, you will have to make some changes to your diet.
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6 Tools for Cleaning Braces
There’s no sugar-coating the fact that cleaning your teeth when they’re in braces is more involved than when they’re not (and at our office, we don’t like to coat things in sugar anyway).
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When is it Time to See an Orthodontist?
When it comes to smiles, 7 is the lucky number. The American Association of Orthodontics recommends all kiddos see an orthodontist when they turn 7.
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