Orthodontist Round Rock, TX

How can I find the best place to get orthodontic work done?

If you are seeking an orthodontist for yourself or a loved one, you can likely find a local list of results by performing a basic online search using your favorite web browser. But then you might struggle to narrow them down to find someone who meets your or your family’s unique needs.

It might help to take a few moments to identify and write down your top priorities regarding orthodontic care. For example, do you want or require a specific service, like ceramic braces or Invisalign? Do you need someone who accepts your insurance? How far from home are you willing to drive? Answering these kinds of questions for yourself can help you find a practice that checks all the right boxes.

Am I too old for braces?

Many experts recommend starting orthodontics during adolescence, before the jaw has fully firmed, because teeth can shift more easily during this time. As a result, some older adults worry that they can’t get braces or straighten their smiles later in life.

But the daily pressure of biting and chewing, nail biting, teeth grinding, and other lifelong habits and routines can eventually push your grin out of alignment even if you had a perfectly straight smile in your youth. Thankfully, there’s no real age limit associated with our services, and your candidacy is based more on your dental condition and unique needs than your age.

How can I maintain my dental health throughout my treatment?

It’s notoriously challenging to keep teeth and gums clean during orthodontic treatments because it can be difficult to thoroughly brush and floss around braces, space maintainers, or other appliances.

Our team can provide dental hygiene tips to help protect and preserve your smile, which might include:

• Maintain a consistent, twice-daily at-home dental hygiene routine that includes brushing and flossing to remove plaque and bacteria that contribute to common oral issues, such as cavities and gum disease.
• Use a special interproximal brush, floss threader, or oral irrigator to help reach around brackets, wires, etc.
• Remove clear aligners twice daily to gently scrub all their surfaces with a soft-bristle toothbrush and clear dish soap that won’t abrade the material.
• Reduce your consumption of sugary and other harmful foods, which attract bacteria that produce enamel-eroding acids that can damage your teeth.

Does dental insurance cover orthodontic services?

Some dental insurance policies do include partial coverage for orthodontic treatments, especially if they’re deemed medically necessary to protect your oral health. Our team accepts several major plans and is happy to work with in-network and out-of-network providers to help you maximize any applicable benefits.

But Dr. Asrar and the rest of our Round Rock team believe that everyone deserves to have a healthy, beautifully straight smile regardless of their insurance or financial situation. That’s why we also happily accept flexible payment plans through CareCredit. If your application is approved, these low- to no-interest options allow you to divide the total cost of your or your child’s treatment into more manageable installments, which can be easier on your budget.