{"id":29,"date":"2014-03-06T14:47:16","date_gmt":"2014-03-06T14:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/blog\/?p=29"},"modified":"2024-10-02T19:01:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T19:01:58","slug":"orthodontics-weatherford-and-nearby-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weatherfordfamilydentist.com\/blog\/orthodontics-weatherford-and-nearby-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Orthodontics for Weatherford and Nearby Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"braces\"<\/a>Why are straight teeth important?<\/p>\n

There are at least two reasons. First, when teeth aren\u2019t<\/i> straight food and bacteria can build up around the gum line, increasing a patient\u2019s vulnerability to gum disease and tooth decay. Second, a patient with straight teeth will have more confidence.<\/p>\n

Because straight teeth are important for oral health and confidence, we believe patients can benefit from early orthodontic care<\/b>. That\u2019s why our team at Cosmetic & Family Dentistry<\/b> offers orthodontic care<\/a> for children and adolescents. With our emphasis on interceptive care, we hope to reduce the amount of time your child will actually have to wear braces.<\/p>\n

We understand, though, that not everyone who needs braces gets the help they need at a young age. That\u2019s why our Weatherford<\/b> dental office also offers braces for adults. Whether you need traditional braces or a cosmetic system like Invisalign, Dr. Decker<\/a> can help.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, our Weatherford<\/b> dental office is the only one in the area to offer full orthodontic<\/b> care side-by-side with a full range of dental services<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Does someone in your family need orthodontic<\/b> care? Call<\/a> Cosmetic & Family Dentistry<\/b> today to schedule an appointment. We serve patients from Weatherford<\/b>, Aledo<\/b>, Brock<\/b>, Millsap<\/b>, Mineral Wells<\/b>, Springtown<\/b>, and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Why are straight teeth important? There are at least two reasons. First, when teeth aren\u2019t straight food and bacteria can build up around the gum line, increasing a patient\u2019s vulnerability to gum disease and tooth decay. 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