- Overview
- How Long Will I Wear Braces?
- What Foods Will I Have to Avoid When Getting Braces?
- Murphy Orthodontics Reviews
- How Do I Care for My Teeth While Wearing Braces?
- How Do I Protect My Mouth When Playing Sports with Braces?
- How Much Do Braces Cost?
- Benefits of Braces
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At Murphy Orthodontics, we know that getting braces can be the first step to a lifetime of happier and healthier smiles. At Murphy Orthodontics we offer braces for teens in New Orleans & Metairie, LA. For years, teens have been taking this first step and enjoying the improved aesthetics, oral health, and overall confidence that come with their new smiles. This appliance has been a staple of orthodontics for generations because of its ability to deliver reliably stunning results in a short timeline. As your teen enters ages 12 to 16, their jaw and bone structures are considered formed enough to receive treatment successfully. Everyone deserves a smile they’re proud to see in the mirror, and our team is passionate about helping teens achieve their dream smiles.
How Long Will I Wear Braces?
At our practice, you are treated as one-of-a-kind rather than one of many. This means that we create a unique treatment experience for each of our patients based on their specific orthodontic needs and goals. Depending on the extent of your oral health issues and expectations for treatment, your timeline may vary. While each patient is different, people usually get their braces off within one to two years. For a more exact estimate, we suggest you schedule a complimentary consultation so we can identify your needs and our doctor can give you his expert recommendations.
What Foods Will I Have to Avoid When Getting Braces?
Wearing braces is an investment of time and money into a future of healthy bites and beautiful smiles. While you are in treatment, we want to help you protect your investment by keeping your braces intact. We strongly encourage you to remove all hard, sticky, and chewy foods from your diet during the process. These foods tend to pull and wires and get stuck in difficult-to-reach places. If your braces get damaged, this could lead to discomfort or even make your treatment longer.
Murphy Orthodontics Reviews
Very fast and knowledgeable. Financial options for everyone! Welcoming staff and Dr. Murphy is great with kids. After my daughter’s treatment I will have mine!
👍🏻muy buena atención, y su trabajo es excelente
A few months ago, I initially went for a consult for my daughter who is 10. She is at the in-between age of losing teeth faster than her mouth is growing. Because of this she will develop crowding. Unfortunately, we have to wait and Dr. Murphy will follow her closely and determine if she can start in 6 months or 12 months. In the meantime, I needed to focus on myself. I am a teeth person. I am obsessed with teeth. This is the first thing I notice when meeting people. We get cleanings every 6 months and are very into our teeth. We take care of our teeth! My two sons had braces at the same time, so it was not affordable for me to get braces to fix some minor imperfections. I had braces as a child and unfortunately did not wear my retainer because I left it while evacuating during Hurricane Katrina. My smile is beautiful and I get complimented on my teeth all the time. But some of my teeth have shifted and my gaps are opening up. I found this to be the perfect time to focus on myself, while waiting for nature to take course with my daughter. Murphy Orthodontics is amazing! From the central location on Vets., to the office aesthetics.....the feel is chill and calm, and the staff was amazing. Following them online, you can clearly see that this is more of a family than a business. They celebrate birthdays, host holiday parties, staff anniversaries, and have even held baby showers for a few staff members. This looks like a wonderful place to work and it seems as if everyone really enjoys their job, this is key for the success of a business and happiness of people. This was my 2nd consult in 3 months, so I have a base line to review my thoughts. I am very observant and you can tell that everything was carefully thought out. I was really pleased with everyone's ability to make me feel welcomed and ok with everything. Communication was wonderful from the time we walked in to the time we left. The financial coordinator really worked with me to make sure that it was affordable for me and I was OK with everything. I really appreciated this because my daughter and I will be in braces at the same time. Being a self paying patient really was a challenge and I learned this a few years back when my sons were in treatment together. They do not offer specials often, but they were running a special for the end of May, where you had to get braces as a same-day start. I started and everything was explained to me. The top braces were put on and I have to return in eight weeks to have the lower ones put on. I love that I was able to bring my daughter to wait with me and she was able to come with me wherever I needed to in the office. This is super important because I'm a single mom. I'm so happy to have found Murphy Orthodontics and I see why the practice is thriving. I chose the original metal brackets. Initially, I was gonna go with Invisalign, but I'm always very worried about the results. Knowing that I've had braces before, I was not sold on doing something that I was not sure about. I chose the original brackets and am pleased with it. Their motto is… people first, teeth second. Thank you, Murphy Orthodontics for helping to make my smile more beautiful! I usually take pictures of everything, but unfortunately, I did not. I will update my review to add pictures after my next appointment.
Smooth and easy process I was out in about 30-40 mins ! Nice and professional staff. And very knowledgeable!
A few months ago, I initially went for a consult for my daughter who is 10. She is at the in-between age of losing teeth faster than her mouth is growing. Because of this she will develop crowding. Unfortunately, we have to wait and Dr. Murphy will follow her closely and determine if she can start in 6 months or 12 months. In the meantime, I needed to focus on myself. I am a teeth person. I am obsessed with teeth. This is the first thing I notice when meeting people. We get cleanings every 6 months and are very into our teeth. We take care of our teeth! My two sons had braces at the same time, so it was not affordable for me to get braces to fix some minor imperfections. I had braces as a child and unfortunately did not wear my retainer because I left it while evacuating during Hurricane Katrina. My smile is beautiful and I get complimented on my teeth all the time. But some of my teeth have shifted and my gaps are opening up. I found this to be the perfect time to focus on myself, while waiting for nature to take course with my daughter. Murphy Orthodontics is amazing! From the central location on Vets., to the aesthetic, the feel is chill and calm, and the staff was amazing. Following them online, you can clearly see that this is more of a family than a business. They celebrate, birthdays, host, holiday parties, staff, anniversaries, and have even held baby showers for a few staff members. This looks like a wonderful place to work and it seems as if everyone really enjoys their job, this is key for the success of a business and happiness of people. This was my 2nd consult in 3 months, so I have a base line to judge. I am very observant and you can tell that everything was carefully thought out. I was really pleased with everyone's ability to make me feel welcomed and ok with everything. Communication was wonderful from the time we walked in to to time we left. The financial coordinator… really worked with me to make sure that it was affordable for me and I was OK with everything. I really appreciated this because my daughter and O will be in braces at the same time. Being a self paying patient really was a challenge. They do not offer specials often, but they were running a special for the end of May, but you had to get braces as a same-day start. I started and everything was explained to me. The top braces were put on and I have to return in eight weeks to have the lower ones put on.I love that I was able to bring my daughter to wait with me and she was able to come with me wherever I needed to in the office. This is super important because I'm a single mom. I'm so happy to have found Murphy Orthodontics and I see why the practice is thriving. I chose Original metal brackets. Initially, I was gonna go with line, but I'm always very worried about the results. Knowing that I've had braces before, I was not sold on doing something that I was not sure about. I chose the original brackets and then pleased with it. Their motto is… people first, teeth second.Thank you, Murphy Orthodontics for helping to make my smile more beautiful! I usually take pictures of everything, but unfortunately, I did not. I will update my review to a pictures after my next appointment.
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How Do I Care for My Teeth While Wearing Braces?
Maintaining excellent oral health is essential while you’re in braces. You should continue to brush your teeth twice a day and floss often. When you first get your braces on, it will take some time to learn how to get around your brackets and wires with your toothbrush. We suggest taking a little extra time to work around every hiding spot, so no harmful bacteria or food debris causes decay while you’re in treatment. Losing teeth due to decay could prolong your treatment and keep you from achieving your dream smile in a timely manner.
How Do I Protect My Mouth When Playing Sports with Braces?
Working toward a healthier bite and a more dazzling smile doesn’t mean you have to give up doing the things you love. You can still play a game of soccer or throw the perfect spiral while wearing braces. Our team wants to help you participate in your favorite activities while protecting your investment into a better smile. When you are playing sports, you should wear a mouthguard specifically fitted for braces. This will protect your appliance from being broken if something hits your face while also protecting your soft tissue from becoming irritated by your metal brackets.
How Much Do Braces Cost?
The price of braces varies depending on the length of your treatment and the extent of your orthodontic needs. We want to make quality orthodontic care accessible for the teens of New Orleans. We’ve created various flexible financing plans so your family can budget more easily for this life-changing treatment.
Additionally, we accept many insurance providers, so we can help limit any out-of-pocket costs. For more information on your financial options, we encourage you to reach out to our office so one of our knowledgeable team members can give you whatever information you need.
Benefits of Braces
It’s no coincidence that braces have stayed the most popular form of orthodontic treatment for years. Our patients trust the efficiency of braces and appreciate the more discreet look of the NiTi wires we use. While braces have the obvious benefit of straightening teeth for a more aesthetically pleasing smile, they can also have an impact on your oral and overall health.
Having a bad bite and misaligned teeth can lead to more significant issues down the road, such as difficulty speaking, chewing, biting, and more. We seek to solve these issues through braces treatment so you can enjoy a healthier mouth and jaw. This treatment is also known for inspiring confidence among its wearers that lasts long after the final bracket is removed.
