Parents, are you ready for the holiday season to be in full swing? Our team at Ferris Orthodontic Group is excited to spend some quality time with family and celebrate the holidays. But we want you to remember that we are here for you and your family, even during the celebrations. We want your kiddo’s …
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People have been preoccupied with the idea of straight teeth for hundreds of years, and braces have been around in some form or fashion since the early 1800s! While orthodontic technology has drastically improved over the years, some myths about braces never seem to fade. If you have heard any of the below braces myths, …
Are you ready to begin orthodontic treatment? Are you ready for the Ferris Orthodontic Group to transform your smile? While orthodontic treatment will improve the look of your smile, it can also help correct your bite and can even improve the way your top and bottom jaw function together. Most people have heard of braces …
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At Ferris Orthodontic Group in Santa Barbara and Goleta, CA, we know that even though most people have braces or clear aligners at some point in their life, getting braces can still be nerve-wracking. If you are feeling nervous, remember, it’s totally normal to be nervous! Once you get your braces, you will never have …
Hello, Dr. Andrew Ferris here with Ferris Orthodontic Group in Santa Barbara and Goleta, CA. As your orthodontist, I want to teach you how to properly care for your teeth during and after your orthodontic treatment, so you can have the best smile possible! Investing in the treatment process is a big commitment and we …
After months of wearing braces or clear aligner trays, you finally have the smile of your dreams from Ferris Orthodontic Group! And now that you know what your best smile looks like, you of course want to keep it that way. That is where your retainer comes into play. Dr. Ferris will provide you with …
Hello again! Dr. Andrew Ferris here with Ferris Orthodontic Group and today I’d like to talk to you about cavities and your at-home dental care routine. We all dread finding out we have a cavity. Cavities often make us feel like we haven’t prioritized our oral health. Not only can cavities feel embarrassing, but they …
Several patients pursue orthodontic treatment at Ferris Orthodontic Group so they can have an aesthetic, straight smile, but straight teeth provide more than just a pretty smile. Your teeth are meant to line-up and fit together, so they can properly do their job. When you have crooked teeth or misaligned jaws, your teeth can’t properly …
When you think about orthodontics, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Our potential patients here at Ferris Orthodontics in Santa Barbara, CA, say that they think of Invisalign, but it hasn’t always been the most popular or prominent form of orthodontic treatment. When parents think back, they might remember bulky braces and …
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At Ferris Orthodontics, we know that braces and clear aligners are basically considered an essential part of growing up for kids and teens, and the popularity of orthodontic treatment for adults is becoming more and more common. People want beautiful smiles that make them feel confident, and they want them quickly! Recently, mail-order aligners have …
