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 »

The braces installed in your mouth by your orthodontist, Dr. Jaime Rivera, are designed to realign the position of your teeth for a healthier mouth and an appealing smile. This is done by applying progressive tension to the periodontal ligaments that are anchoring each tooth in its socket during your routine adjustment appointments. If a piece of your braces hardware... 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 »

October is National Orthodontic Health Month, and at Rivera Orthodontics Dr. Jaime Rivera and our team in El Paso, Texas, are excited to share how important orthodontics is to a healthy smile for our patients in Evanston, Wyoming. Aligning crooked or crowded teeth doesn’t only result in an attractive smile, correcting a “bad bite,” also results in a healthier mouth. In honor... 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 »

Now that you have achieved your ideal smile, your orthodontist, Dr. Jaime Rivera, can remove your braces. However, you will still need to use a retainer to help your teeth maintain their new positions. There some residual tension in the periodontal ligaments that are anchoring your teeth in your mouth. This tension has the potential to pull your teeth out... 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 »