Everything You Need To Know About The Use Of Palatal Expanders In Children
A palatal expander is used by orthodontists to widen the upper jaw of a child's mouth. This widening of the upper jaw can help to ensure that there is enough room in the child's mouth when their permanent teeth come in. When determining whether or not you'd like to use a palatal expander for your [...]
National Orthodontic Health Month Comes to Barakat Orthodontics
When kids and parents think of October, they think of Halloween, bags full of candy, jack o’ lanterns, and pumpkin spice lattes! When Dr. Barakat thinks of October, She thinks of beautiful smiles! October brings National Orthodontic Health Month, a time to focus on and celebrate great oral care and the work that goes into [...]
Does Getting Braces Hurt?
One of the biggest questions many have patients have when they hear that they need orthodontic treatment is a simple, "Does it hurt?" Having a great smile and a healthy mouth is important, but the idea of months or even years of discomfort in order to get that treatment seems daunting, especially if they've heard [...]
Text Us! Barakat Orthodontics Can Now Text Our Patients!
Barakat Orthodontics is excited to announce that our patients can now text us! We now offer a “Virtual Consultation Smile Assessment” for orthodontic services. How does this work? You simply take a series of photos of your mouth and send them to us. After we receive the photos, Dr. Barakat will review them and one [...]
Propel And Acceledent Now Offered By Dr. Barakat
Barakat Orthodontics and Invisalign Center is excited to announce that we will now offer the Propel line of products, including the VPro5™ , the Excellerator™ Series of drivers and the Acceledent in our Sterling office. The Propel line of products offers both at-home and in-office options. The VPro5 aligner seater can be used at home [...]
The Barakat Team is Celebrating Orthodontic Appreciation Week!
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 [...]
3 Reasons to Use an Invisalign Center for Treatment
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 [...]
Traditional Braces vs Invisalign: Which is Better?
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 [...]
All The Orthodontic Benefits of Invisalign Teen
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 [...]