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At Embrace Our World Orthodontics, we understand the severity of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and we are deeply concerned about the health and wellbeing of our patients and community. Our hearts go out to anyone suffering during this time for one reason or another. As orthodontic healthcare professionals, it is our job and responsibility to protect patients and staff by continuing to work safely and diligently as always.

At Embrace Our World Orthodontics, we believe everyone deserves a healthy, beautiful smile, and our mission is to help each of our patients achieve one through comprehensive orthodontic treatment. But sometimes, the best way to create an ideal smile is to start early – and that can mean starting in childhood. So how can you support your child's healthy orthodontic development? Here are a few tips.

Despite new alternatives like Invisalign, traditional braces are still the most popular orthodontic treatment on the market. At Embrace Our World Orthodontics, we're proud to be a leading orthodontist serving the St. Louis, MO area, and we offer several different types of braces to help our patients achieve beautiful new smiles. But in addition to the treatment itself, we strive to be a comprehensive resource for all aspects of orthodontics, so we'd like to take some time to answer one of the most common questions we hear from our patients: do braces hurt?

Holiday time with braces or Invisalign can still be enjoyable! Contact your St. Louis orthodontist to find out more!

Athletic sports are the perfect way to exercise and burn energy. Unfortunately, sports can also increase our risk of dental related accidents. At Embrace Our World Orthodontics, our staff want to ensure that you and your family are taking all the necessary steps to protect your teeth, mouth, and metal braces.

As your St. Louis Orthodontist, we at Embrace Our World Orthodontics are proud of the countless beautiful smiles we’ve created for patients of all ages. We understand that as a parent, you want the very best for your child. So, when it comes to orthodontic care, you may be wondering what age is best to bring your child in for evaluation and treatment. Your St. Louis orthodontist is pleased to provide the following tips to help you give your child the best in orthodontic care.

Need orthodontic treatment in St. Louis? Check out Embrace Our World Orthodontics’ 10 reasons on why Invisalign or Invisalign Teen may be right for you!

At Embrace Our World Orthodontics, we believe that the best path to a perfect smile is one that the patient chooses for themselves. That’s why we proudly offer a wide selection of state-of-the-art orthodontic treatment options for our patients to choose from, helping us craft a comfortable orthodontic experience that best meets their needs and preferences. While we have options for patients of all ages, our teenage patients have a special treatment designed just for them, and it’s called Invisalign Teen.

Summer is here, and it’s already brought all the heat and humidity that comes with it. Even though everyone may be actively trying not to melt, summer is still the perfect time to get in some much-needed relaxation time and enjoy some classic, delicious summer snacks. However, when you have your braces, those summer backyard barbecues or refreshing, ice-cold ice cream bars or popsicles may come with some danger this time around, because biting into the wrong type of food can break your braces and leave them in a state where they’re not working as they should. Avoiding hard and sticky foods could mean having to miss out on some great summer food, but don’t worry, because Embrace Our World Orthodontics is here to help! To make sure that you still get to chow down on some great food, below we’ve put some recipes so you can make some of our favorite, delectable summer treats. They’re all easy to make at home, and they’re so good you’ll be making them all summer long! Check them out below.

Summer is here, and for many of us, that means it’s time to take a trip and explore the vast world that lies beyond what we call home. While you’re getting prepared to leave for your vacation, it’s important to remember that if you have braces, taking great care of your teeth and protecting your braces is still a top priority. While you’re out exploring, you’re also likely being pulled out of your normal routine, which can throw a wrench in your oral hygiene routine too. At Embrace Our World Orthodontics, we want to make sure that your summer vacation doesn’t get you off track on your journey toward the perfect smile, so below is a guide for caring for your smile and braces while you’re on vacation.

Invisalign Platinum Providers are some of the top providers of Invisalign. These are essentially Invisalign experts who have worked with Invisalign for a long time and have successfully treated over 300 lifetime patients.

We all know that brushing our teeth is extremely important when it comes to maintaining good oral hygiene. But brushing is also the subject of one of the most common questions we hear from patients: should I use a manual or electric toothbrush? Are electric toothbrushes really that much better than regular toothbrushes? Read on to find out!