Visualize your new smile with the Brace Painter!

Braces at Main Street Orthodontics are more fun than ever! With the Brace Painter, parents and children are able to “paint their braces,” and visualize how teeth will look with different colors of bands.

Would you like to try out pink and purple bands this February, without the commitment of an all-out Valentine’s Day look? The Brace Painter allows for you to select different colors, and then assign those colors of bands to certain teeth. Now, you can visualize your braces before you even come in for your appointment!

As always, please let Dr. Guyer know if you have any questions about the Brace Painter, or your orthodontic treatment at Main Street Orthodontics. Have a great weekend!

How well do you know celebrity faces with braces?

Did you know that back in 2002, Tom Cruise had braces? During this time, he was 40 years old and filmed Minority Report, Austin Powers in Goldmember and the Last Samurai. The fact is, movie stars need to look their best for the silver screen, and it wouldn't be possible without orthodontists like Dr. Guyer. That's why beginning Nov. 3, 2010, we want to test your orthodontic knowledge of celebrities with our "Celebrity Faces with Braces" contest.

Many Hollywood stars have had orthodontic treatment. Be sure to test your celebrity trivia knowledge the next time you're in for an appointment. The contest ends this January, so don't hesitate to participate!

Everybody Benefits from Braces! Main Street Orthodontics

Braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic care; whether it is correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.

To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road.

If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile. Set up an appointment for a consultation and find out how adult orthodontics will transform your smile, and your life!

Why Is It So Important to Have Straight Teeth?

Some people wonder why we work so hard to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque – the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, give us a call at 269-684-2355 (Niles) or 269-983-7669 (St. Joseph) to set up a consultation. Dr. Guyer can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.