Orthodontic Insights & Smile Tips

When is the right time for braces? While there is no single perfect age, orthodontic care is often most effective when started at the right stage of a child’s growth. From early evaluations around age 7 to treatment during the pre teen and teen years, timing plays a key role in how smoothly braces work and how long treatment lasts.

Orthodontic treatment can influence facial balance by improving jaw alignment, lip support, and overall symmetry. While changes are usually subtle, correcting bite issues like overbites or underbites can enhance your jawline, cheeks, and facial proportions over time. In this guide from Oasis Orthodontics, we explain what facial changes to expect with braces, common myths about “braces face,” and how treatment is planned to support both function and aesthetics.

Invisalign cleaning crystals are specially formulated packets that dissolve in water to deep-clean your clear aligners. If you’ve just started

An underbite is more than a cosmetic concern. When your lower teeth sit in front of your upper teeth, it

Some people are born without certain teeth. It sounds unusual, but this condition is more common than you might think.

By age 7, children have a mix of baby and permanent teeth, allowing orthodontists to evaluate jaw growth patterns, bite development, and space for incoming teeth. Some children need earlier evaluation if they show warning signs like difficulty chewing, mouth breathing, early tooth loss, or prolonged thumb sucking.