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Invisalign vs Braces: What's the best option?

Invisalign vs Braces: What's the best option?

When it comes to straightening your teeth and creating a more confident and healthier smile, there are a couple of different ways to do that. At Glander Rochford Orthodontics, we treat patients with Invisalign, Ceramic or Clear Braces, and Traditional Metal Braces.  Because of these different options, we hear patients asking us “What’s the difference between braces and Invisalign?”

How often do I need to wear my Invisalign trays?

How often do I need to wear my Invisalign trays?

A common question we are asked all the time is “how often should I wear my Invisalign trays?” In this post we share how long to wear the trays and why we recommend wearing them for that amount of time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Guide for Patients During COVID-19

Frequently Asked Questions: Guide for Patients During COVID-19

During this uncertain time when we are all dealing with the rapidly changing circumstances, we know there are many questions about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it may affect your orthodontic treatment. We have created this list of FAQs to hopefully answer any questions you may have.

Can I Play Sports with Braces?

Can I Play Sports with Braces?

It’s fall in Indiana, which has the Glander Rochford Orthodontics team thinking about football, basketball, and all things sports!


We hear the question “can I play sports with braces?” all the time. It’s an important thing to consider, because there is an increased risk to certain mouth injuries when you are wearing traditional braces with brackets. This is true for children and adults that are active in any way, not just sports.