Category: Comparisons

Aug 12
MARPE vs. SARPE: Which Way to Widen a Narrow Adult Jaw?

MARPE vs. SARPE for adults: how each widens a narrow upper jaw, who each one is for, the real risks of both, and why your palate’s suture, not your age, decides which fits.

Jul 29
Who Owns Your Lewisville Orthodontist? A Billion-Dollar Company Might

Krieger Orthodontics in Lewisville is part of the Smile Doctors network. Here is what the public record shows, and why ownership matters for a two-year treatment.

Jul 29
Who Owns Your Frisco Orthodontist? Some ‘Local’ Offices Are Corporate-Owned

Some Frisco orthodontic offices that look local are owned by dental support organizations and private-equity groups. Here is who owns what, and why it matters for a two-year treatment.

Jul 29
Is Your Plano Orthodontist Actually Independent? How to Know for Sure

Some Plano offices that look local are owned by dental support organizations. Here is how to check who really owns your orthodontist.

Jul 24
Orthodontist vs Dentist for Braces: Who Should You See?

★ The short version All orthodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are orthodontists. An orthodontist completes two to three extra years of specialty training focused only on moving teeth and correcting bites. A general dentist may offer braces or aligners for simple cases, but orthodontists handle the full range, including complex ones. For anything […]

Jul 19
Is Your “Local” Orthodontist Actually Owned by a Corporation? How to Tell

Many corporate and DSO-owned orthodontic offices keep a friendly local name, so you cannot tell who owns them from the outside. Here are the practical tells that reveal a hidden corporate practice, and the fastest way to check ownership before you book.

Jul 19
How to Find a MARPE Provider Near You (Plus New Badges That Show What Each Orthodontist Actually Does)

Searching "MARPE provider near me" rarely works. Here is how our new orthodontist badges, filters, doctor profiles, and ownership labels help you find the right specialist fast.