As the morning of their orthodontic appointment approaches, some patients find themselves feeling nervous. However, there’s nothing to be nervous about. With proper preparation and strong communication with your orthodontist, your appointment can be more than just...
Orthodontic treatment plays a crucial role in not just enhancing the aesthetics of your smile but also in promoting overall oral health. However, various misconceptions often surround orthodontics, leading to confusion and hesitation. Today, we’ll be debunking some...
At Bandeen Orthodontics of Battle Creek, we believe that proper orthodontic care should be for everyone—and that includes teens and early bloomers. That being said, many parents and guardians haven’t had braces for years, and the technology and attitudes around braces...
As orthodontists, we understand that getting and maintaining braces can be a stressful experience. The process is long, and it takes effort and consistency to ensure optimal results. Even so, we understand the importance of braces. You deserve the smile of your...
If you’re in or around the Battle Creek area and require an orthodontist to provide care for you or your family, then Bandeen Orthodontics is here to provide the best service in Southwest Michigan. At our practice, we offer a blend of conventional and cutting-edge...
In the past, we’ve talked extensively on this blog about conventional braces, the Damon™ system of braces, and even t Insignia™ Advanced Smile Design™ braces. However, we feel we haven’t shown enough love to all of our options for teeth...
At Bandeen Orthodontics Battle Creek, we believe that everyone should be able to achieve the smile they deserve. That being said, we also recognize that taking the steps to get braces is a big decision for persons at any age. Making the choice to get braces comes with...
Though snoring is often associated with deep or restful sleep, the opposite can just as easily be true. Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, and can lead to feelings of exhaustion even after a full night’s rest. Moreover, frequent or intense snoring can wake...
When most people think of orthodontics, the unfortunate images of an extended treatment time, 20th century braces, and laughing gas come to mind. In truth, though, orthodontic care has progressed rapidly in the past few decades, and orthodontists are now able to...
If you’ve decided to get long-term care to straighten or otherwise realign your teeth, then you likely have had to consider: are braces or Invisalign right for you? If one option was objectively better, this question would be a lot easier to answer; fortunately and...