Can orthodontic braces deliver on their promises? With our help, our dedicated team can get you on the path to a straighter smile in no time. With braces, you can set crooked teeth straight once more, and fix your crooked smile. Listed below are some of the perks of braces: - Eating and speaking can often be done with much... read more »

Although cleaning and caring for your braces tends to be a simple task, it is oftentimes overlooked and neglected. Keeping your braces clean is an important part of keeping your braces effective. If they cannot function correctly, your recovery time will increase. Braces will not clean themselves, and your oral hygiene habits are still necessary. This includes brushing your teeth... read more »

At Rivera Orthodontics, Dr. Jaime Rivera and our team are pleased to provide comprehensive orthodontics for our patients in El Paso, Texas. Today we would like to two easy tips to clean your smile properly while wearing braces. Tip 1 Brushing While proper oral health is important for a healthy smile it is even more necessary to ensure a healthy... read more »

Malocclusion, or a misaligned bite or crooked teeth, is a common issue. Some people’s teeth come in crooked, overlapping, or crowded. This can occur when a person’s mouth is too small for their teeth. Individuals may also have gapped teeth. A person may have upper and lower jaws that aren’t the same size or that did not form correctly. This... read more »

Do you need orthodontic braces? Are your teeth out of alignment or irregularly curved? If yes, then you should come in and speak with our team at Rivera Orthodontics to learn what options would suit you best. As the festive holiday season begins to spread its cheer across the nation, be wary of any activities that may pose hidden dangers... read more »

If your teeth are crooked or if you have a misaligned bite, Dr. Jaime Rivera may recommend braces in El Paso, Texas. An orthodontic exam will be performed and our orthodontist will take impressions of your teeth, take photos of your teeth and face, and take X-rays of your mouth and head. Your treatment plan will be formed based on... read more »

If you have a crooked, embarrassing, and shameful smile, our Rivera Orthodontics team encourages you to consider orthodontic treatment in El Paso, Texas! Orthodontic treatment can help you in many ways. In fact, there are many reasons why you should align your crooked smile, and those reasons are: Reason No. 1: You’ll finally love your appearance Once you align your... read more »

If you have malocclusion, Dr. Jaime Rivera may recommend orthodontics in El Paso, Texas. Getting braces requires dedication on your part. Caring for your teeth while wearing braces will take a little more time. However, having a beautiful, straight smile is well worth the effort. Brushing and Flossing While Wearing Braces Braces and other orthodontic appliances can attract plaque and... read more »

Keeping your teeth and braces clean is an important part of the alignment process. Tooth decay related to poor oral hygiene can actually increase the total treatment time to realign your teeth. At Rivera Orthodontics in El Paso, Texas, our orthodontist, Dr. Jaime Rivera, has some tips to share with you about cleaning around your braces. If you’re having issues flossing between teeth and... read more »