Every parent knows that not only should they pay attention to their child’s physical health, but oral health as well. As kids are growing, their teeth are always changing. If your child’s dentist has recommended that you seek out orthodontic care, you may be wondering what to look out for, and what to expect. At Jaffe Orthodontics, we are here to guide and educate parents about what braces can do for their child,

At Jaffe Orthodontics, we know that healthy teeth begin at home, and the care we take of our teeth on a daily basis is a large determining factor for the overall health and longevity of our teeth. Not only does caring for your teeth at home keep your mouth feeling clean and fresh, it prevents bad breath, cavities, and gum disease. Many of the oral health concerns that people develop later in life,

The pandemic has changed a lot of things about our lives, and not all of them for the better, but many people are searching for the silver lining in the coronavirus cloud and finding ways to improve their situation. For some that means setting up a beautiful home office to zoom in from, for others it means getting to hang out with your pet while at work, and for some it even means using the time away from people to get straight teeth with Invisalign!

Whether you are thinking about metal brace or Invisalign for you or your young one, it can be hard to understand which tooth straightening treatment is the right choice for you. Here at Jaffe Orthodontics in Barrington and Portsmouth, NH, we offer a wide array of options including Invisalign and metal braces so that our patients can pick the orthodontic treatment that suits their specific dental needs. But before choosing,

For many teens, braces are a rite of passage. They’re one more example of the changes adolescents go through. At Jaffe Orthodontics in Barrington, RI, our orthodontists and staff believe orthodontic problems don’t improve with age, they just become more difficult to treat. Meaning, your child’s teenage years are typically the best time for braces and orthodontic treatment.

Generally, by the age of 11-13, all the baby teeth have fallen out,