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09/03/2018

At West Orthodontics, our orthodontists and staff know how much of a drag wearing braces can be, especially with Halloween right around the corner! Nothing says fall more than spooky decorations, creative costumes, and pillow cases full of delicious candy… but now that you’re wearing braces, some of the candy you’ll get trick-or-treating might not be braces-safe!

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Can You Eat M&Ms With Braces?

08/06/2018

If you are new to wearing braces and an intense hankering for sugar comes along, what sort of sweet treats can you safely eat? While you might be tempted to sink your bracket-covered teeth into a gooey, chewy piece of candy, or perhaps indulge yourself with a tasty lollipop, think again!

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Clear Braces vs. Metal Braces: Which Is Right for You?

06/04/2018

Have you decided to beautify your smile with orthodontics? If so, congratulations! You have made a choice that will impact your life in positive ways. Now, it’s time to decide what type of braces you want to wear. Two of the most popular types include metal and clear braces. They both offer a variety of benefits, so how will you decide which type is right for you? Here is a quick guide to both options. Study the benefits of each to make an informed decision about your orthodontic care.

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Clear Braces vs. Invisalign

03/15/2018

You’ll find a wide assortment of types of braces when you come visit your DeWitt and Lansing, MI orthodontist, Dr. Kristine West, here at West Orthodontics. However, two of our absolute favorites for our older patients are clear braces and Invisalign. Both of these have become popular among adults who are looking to improve their smile because of their ability to give a patient a discreet orthodontic treatment. Since they both offer the ability for a person to maintain an attractive and professional image during treatment, you may be wondering which one is better for you. We’d like to help you out by going over some of the pros and cons of both clear braces and Invisalign.

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The Untold Horrors of DIY Orthodontics

01/24/2018

At West Orthodontics, we take great pride in the professional orthodontic treatment and committed, compassionate care you’ll receive in our completely safe office environment. When you’re looking for a Lansing or DeWitt orthodontist, you won’t find another who places such an emphasis on catering to your every orthodontic need and desire. We really want to stress the importance of this fact because there’s a new – and dangerous – orthodontic trend that’s been emerging – DIY braces (also known as do-it-yourself braces).

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Braces Can Work at Any Age

10/19/2017

As your provider of a plethora of different orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign, kids braces, adult braces, and so much more, we at West Orthodontics want you to know that braces can work for patients of any age. Now, braces may be commonly thought of as an orthodontic treatment for teenagers – and that’s true; most patients who undergo orthodontics are teenagers or adolescents.

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The Path to Opening West Orthodontics

As your premier choice for an orthodontist in or around DeWitt, Lansing, and Westphalia, MI, we at West Orthodontics strive to offer you the finest in orthodontic care. With our wide range of efficient orthodontics, from braces to Invisalign, we make it our goal to give you a straighter and healthier smile. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of individualized care and consistency of treatment at every appointment. As we’re a new orthodontic practice, we’d like to take a moment to let you get to know our practice and how it came to be.

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In a World of Options: Braces or Invisalign?

At West Orthodontics, it’s our goal to put a straight and healthy smile on the faces of all of our patients in and around Meridian Township, Lansing, and DeWitt, MI. To accomplish this, Dr. Kristine West is proud to provide a wide variety of efficient orthodontic treatments, including our two most popular types, braces and Invisalign. Since the choice of treatment is generally between traditional braces and Invisalign, we’d like to help you make a more informed decision by providing you with some of the benefits of both of these treatment types.

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