
Retainers Are For Life
You have finished your orthodontic treatment and have a beautiful smile. Now you are being given retainers and told you will need to wear them. These retainers are the final and one of the most important steps in your orthodontic journey. Your teeth have memory and will shift back to

Elastic Colors For Braces
Braces Color Palette: What Colors Are Available? Unlike the early days of braces, you have a greater selection of colors than ever before. You can literally choose from a braces color palette that includes shades of every color of the rainbow. From Radical Red, Dusky Blue or a pretty shade

Fun Facts About Braces!
When you think of orthodontics “fun” might not be the word that comes to mind – BUT there are some interesting FUN FACTS! Here are some interesting and quirky “who knew?!” fun facts you can share and impress all your friends with. Fact #1: All Orthodontists Are Dentists Do you

Surviving The Holidays With Braces!
We are coming into the holiday season, which means lots of traditions, family festivities and treats! If you are in braces, it can also mean missing out on some of your holiday favorites. We want the most wonderful time of the year to be the most wonderful time without the

Braces And Sports: Can I Still Play?
What do Bret Favre, Cristiano Ronaldo, Missy Franklin, Nate Robinson, Serena and Venus Williams all have in common? If you guessed they are all athletes you are right! But did you know that they are all athletes who have been open about wearing braces and you can find updates of

Elastics For Braces & Invisalign
Throughout your orthodontic experience you may be asked to wear elastics or rubber bands as part of your orthodontic treatment. Why? Elastics are often used in orthodontic treatment to help align your bite and they are a very important step in the orthodontic process. The bands stretch over tiny hooks

Orthodontic Emergencies: What To Know And What To Do!
At Ward + Campbell Orthodontics it is very important to us that our patients feel informed and confident during every step of the orthodontic process. Whether you are seasoned in the world of braces or brand new to the process, having a general idea of the issues that can happen

How Early Should You Start Being Seen By An Orthodontist? What Are The Benefits Of Being Seen Early? Does Everyone Really Need Braces?
Early Treatment Early orthodontic intervention is essentially orthodontic treatment while there are still baby teeth present. The goal of early treatment is to intercept developing problems and eliminate the cause. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that children be seen by the age of 7. By the age of

Braces vs Invisalign: Which Is Better For You?
If you’re considering orthodontic treatment then you might have questions like: how much will it cost?, how long will it take?, and which is better for me? – traditional braces or Invisalign? Luckily, we are here to help answer all those questions and more! Since each option will help to

What To Expect The Day You Get Your Braces On
How Long Will It Take? The day you get your braces on will be filled with new information, feelings, and best of all, the start of a new smile! You should expect an appointment ranging from 60 to 80 minutes. At this appointment, we will bond braces or any appliances

The Dangers Of DIY Orthodontics
Deciding to receive orthodontic treatment is a huge decision. It requires time, patience, and financial commitment in order to achieve healthy and optimal results. To save time and money, young adults have started a dangerous trend of creating DIY braces videos, with instructions of how to use home remedies to

Can Oral Health Affect Your Body’s Health?
Oral Health & Your Body Oral-Health-Your-BodyTwin Falls ID orthodontist, Dr. Ward, and his team strive to provide each of our patients with a healthy smile. We use the most advanced technologies and procedures in orthodontics to make that happen so each of our patients is given something to truly smile