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Keep Your Teeth Flourishing During the Holidays

The season of delicious holiday treats is here! Grandma’s crunchy gingerbread cookies, bright peppermint candy canes, and party bowls...

What is Craniofacial Orthodontics?

Craniofacial Orthodontics is the sub-specialty of orthodontics that focuses on the treatment of patients with facial differences such as...

Thinking about a New Smile? | Invisalign in Roanoke VA

When you’re confident about your smile, you look happy and successful. People are more likely to respond positively to you. If you’re...

Empower® Braces Will Have You Smiling Soon

Flashback to the 1980s: Wearing braces often meant you had at least one set of small rubber bands stretched between your top and bottom...

How to Manage Discomfort from Braces - 3 Tips

People who begin wearing braces - adults, teenagers, and younger children - are alike in 2 ways: They’re all starting a journey that ends...

When is it Time for Braces?

Are you trying to decide if your child needs braces? Are you thinking about braces for yourself but aren’t sure if you really need them?...

Deciding Between Invisalign and Braces? What You Need to Know

You're thinking about improving your smile and wonder, "Would braces or Invisalign be best for me?" How do you choose the right option?...

The Hidden Dangers of DIY Teeth Straightening: 5 Facts about Smile Direct Club

For many of us, a do-it-yourself (DIY) project is satisfying: The time and effort you put into the project make the results more...

Top FAQs in Orthodontics:

Q. What is the Average cost of braces in Roanoke, Vinton, Salem, and Smith Mountain Lake? A. Because Mountain View Orthodontics is a...

Foods to Avoid

While you are wearing braces, please avoid eating hard foods, sticky foods and foods high in sugar. Hard foods can break or damage the...

Oral Hygiene

Now that your braces are in place, it is very important to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen throughout the length of your treatment....

6 Tips to Keep Your Invisalign® Clean

You and the Mountain View Orthodontics team decided the Invisalign® system would effectively straighten your teeth. Now, it's time to...

At What Age Should Children See an Orthodontist?

It may be time to bring your child to see an orthodontist if you notice the following: Your child's baby teeth fall out early (before age...

Common Orthodontic Problems

When a person's teeth or jaws do not fit together properly, orthodontic treatment may be necessary to correct the problem. If left...

Emergencies

There are very few true orthodontic emergencies, but we are always available to help you. If you have a broken appliance or are...

Glossary

appliance Anything that is attached to your teeth that moves your teeth or corrects your bite. archwire A wire engaged in orthodontic...

Financial

We never want costs to stand in the way of quality treatment, which is why we are dedicated to providing our patients with care that is...

Office Policies

We are open for office hours and appointments during the following times: Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Appointments Appointments...