Ask Dr. Brown: “I’m 34 – am I too old for braces?”

Thanks for the question – at Brown Family, NOBODY is “too old” for braces!

In fact, we read a fascinating statistic recently: the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! Yes, braces help make your pearly whites strong, healthy and perfectly-aligned, but perhaps another reason for the spike in adult braces is this: people want to look and feel great. In an age—and society—where looks matter as much as anything, and at a time when evenly-aligned and sparkling teeth might be the difference between getting a job or a promotion, adults are choosing—wisely, we might add—to invest in orthodontics. Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age, and adults especially appreciate the benefits of a beautiful smile.

In fact, we are proud to offer an adult-friendly option for straightening teeth called Invisalign, which uses a series of invisible, removable and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing. So, you can smile more during treatment as well as after.

With offices in Metairie, Mandeville, Covington, Franklinton and New Orleans - Uptown, Brown Family Orthodontics maintains a network of convenient locations to accommodate patients and parents. Contact our office to start your journey to a beautiful, new smile. We look forward to working with you! Contact our office to schedule an initial consultation today.

The myths & facts about braces, from Brown Family Orthodontics

Trust us when we say Dr. Brown and our team at BFO are well-aware that there are a lot of myths flying around the topic of orthodontics these days. But, before you buy into those myths, we think you should get the facts first! Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists have some excellent information on the myths and facts of orthodontics, and we encourage you to check them out before settling for rumors about braces!

If you have any questions about orthodontics or your treatment at Brown Family Orthodontics, feel free to give us a call. Have a great holiday weekend everyone!

Love your smile? Tell the world ALL ABOUT IT!

For four decades, Brown Family Orthodontics has set the standard of excellence in orthodontic care. With offices in Metairie, Mandeville, Covington and Franklinton, Dr. Ed and Dr. Jessica Brown provide a winning smile and improved self-confidence to every patient.

Whether you've visited our office for a week, months or even years, we'd love to hear your feedback about how our office is faring! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice on the Web, but we encourage you to head to our Google Places page and write a review there.

After all, reviews help Drs. Brown and our team create more beautiful smiles!

You may write a review here.

Happy Independence Day!

America turns 235 years old today! It’s a day to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence and also a time for every American to pay homage to our soldiers - past and present - who have placed themselves in harm’s way so that we may continue to enjoy our freedom.

Our team at Brown Family Orthodontics would like to know: what are your plans for the 4th of July? Are you out in the sun? Have you stocked up on fireworks? Are you going to grill up your favorite summer foods? If you have a 4th of July tradition, we would love to hear all about it.

We hope you have a fun and safe holiday! Feel free to upload your 4th of July photos to our Facebook page and let us know how your Independence Day turned out this year.