Author name: Ferris Orthodontic Group

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

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

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok are all social media apps we find ourselves, and our teens, browsing throughout the day. These social media platforms provide easy access to our friends, family members and even celebrities we follow. These platforms are also a practical way for patients to connect and stay up to date with their

Many people think the sole purpose of braces is to provide a straight, aesthetic smile. While braces definitely correct crooked teeth, they are also imperative for fixing misaligned bites. It is super important to your overall oral health for your jaws to line up properly. Misalignment of the top and bottom jaws can cause chewing

At Ferris Orthodontics, we believe that you’re never too old to have a healthy, more attractive smile. We provide exceptional orthodontic care for patients of all ages and we love hearing about the amazing experiences our patients have with us. We recently sat down with one of our adult Invisalign patients who talked about what

Hey everybody, Dr. Ferris here. Today I thought I would showcase the Element 5D scanner. It’s a pretty exciting piece of  technology and we were the first orthodontic office in the country to implement it. There’s been a lot of interest in what the scanner’s capabilities really are, so let’s dive right into it. Watch