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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Hey everybody, Dr. Drew Ferris here, I wanted to talk to you about a question that I get every day from parents. And it’s this: Why do I see seven and eight year olds running around town with braces on? Isn’t that too early? Don’t they still have a lot of baby teeth left? Isn’t …
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Our own Dr. Drew Ferris was featured on the cover of the March 2021 issue of OrthoTown magazine. Check out some of the highlights below or click here to download the full article in PDF format. Santa Barbara Location Becomes Flagship Office Dr. Ferris has two orthodontic practices – in Goleta and Santa Barbara – …
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We have some really exciting news… We have moved into our NEW LOCATION! 3744 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 We do have some new procedures we have implemented to keep our staff & you as safe as possible as well!
