Kellyn Hodges Orthodontics's Blog

Many people who get braces wonder about potential issues with bad breath. Let's consider braces, bad breath, and various ways you can address these issues.

Sometimes patients who receive braces develop canker sores. Thankfully there are many ways that canker sores can be treated. Let's take a look at this…

Orthodontist Kellyn Hodges uses two types of braces elastics in treatment with traditional metal braces: elastic ligatures and interarch rubber bands.

Orthodontist Kellyn Hodges explains how headgear can improve treatment with traditional braces and why it may be necessary.

Special braces mouthguards allow braces wearers to participate in sports and other activities safely and comfortably.

Sometimes braces are not needed for the entire mouth and orthodontic patient may benefit from braces on the front teeth only.

Braces for the bottom teeth can address misalignment issues affecting the teeth in the lower jaw.

Having braces doesn't mean eating bland, pureed food. Here are some menu items to try after your braces have been adjusted.

The final step of braces treatment is the removal of the braces themselves. Let's look at how the brackets and wires are taken out and…

In this blog post, we discuss some frequently asked questions from our Bala Cynwyd patients with braces.