Orthodontic Appreciation Week 2018 takes place from June 4-8 and it's time to show your thanks to Dr. Barakat and her orthodontic team who have done their best to make your smile bright. This is a great time of year to practice your smile and offer a heartfelt thanks to the people throughout your orthodontist's [...]
If you're less than thrilled with your smile due to crowding, an overbite, unsightly gaps or crooked teeth, Invisalign provided by Barakat Orthodontics and Invisalign Center may be the solution for you! Using a series of clear plastic aligners, an Invisalign system can gradually straighten your teeth without the inconvenience of conventional braces. There are [...]
So the dentist says it's time for your child to get braces, or maybe you've decided to improve your own smile. Either way, investing in orthodontic work is a big decision and a big investment. Orthodontic treatment options have come a long way in recent years. The "metal mouth" that was once the bane of [...]
Do you need braces but are concerned about how they'll make you look and feel? Maybe you still want to enjoy all your favorite foods and not worry about food getting stuck in your braces. Maybe you are in sports or music and are concerned about braces restricting your activities. Fortunately, there is a great [...]
Have you been told you need braces? Is your head spinning with all the information your orthodontist provided? Choosing between traditional braces and Invisalign is a big decision. Most people tend to choose traditional braces, probably because they don’t understand how easy and convenient Invisalign really is! Convenience is an absolute must today. Whether at [...]
The American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) make it their mission to educate the public about the benefits of orthodontic treatment. The misconceptions about orthodontists and their role in helping people achieve and maintain good oral health really are unfounded, and we, in conjunction with the AAO, want to address some of them so that our [...]
Dr. Barakat and the team at Barakat Orthodontics wishes you a happy holiday season and a spectacular New Year! From our family to yours, Happy Holidays!
Barakat Orthodontics is so excited to announce the opening of our new Center for Invisalign Treatment! What is a Center for Invisalign Treatment and why are we so excited? A Center for Invisalign Treatment is a dedicated space that is used for planning and providing Invisalign treatment to our patients. Because the demand for high [...]
Celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month with us! October brings lots of changes and new experiences...cooler weather, crackling leaves, cozy fires, and Halloween! For orthodontists across the country, October brings National Orthodontic Health Month and an opportunity to remind patients of some care and safety basics for their orthodontia. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has [...]
Barakat Orthodontics is pleased to offer accelerated orthodontic treatment to our patients who are looking to reduce their time in braces or Invisalign®. On average, patients wear braces for 12-36 months. However, new technologies developed within the orthodontic field provide an accelerated course of treatment so you can be finished with braces up to 50% [...]
