What to Eat with Braces: The Complete Guide from a Pensacola Orthodontist
Getting braces is exciting. The first few days less so, mostly because your teeth are sore and you’re suddenly reading the ingredients on everything you’re about to eat. The food rules with braces are not complicated, but they matter. Breaking a bracket or bending a wire means an unplanned trip to the office, a delay […]
Signs Your Child Needs Braces: What to Watch For at Home and at the Dentist
Most parents aren’t orthodontists. You’re not supposed to know exactly what to look for when your child’s teeth are coming in. But there are signs, some obvious and some easy to miss, that tell you it’s time to call an orthodontist and get a professional opinion. I’m Dr. Clay Sims, a board-certified orthodontist with three […]
What to Expect at Your First Orthodontist Appointment at Sims Orthodontics
A lot of people put off calling an orthodontist for years. Not because they don’t want a better smile, but because they don’t know what they’re walking into. Will it be a hard sell? Will they push treatment I don’t need? Will I leave with a bill before I’ve decided anything? Those are fair concerns […]
Adult Braces and Invisalign in Pensacola: You’re Never Too Old
My oldest patient is 86 years old. Her mother lived past 100, and she figured she had a good 20 years left to enjoy a smile she’d always wanted to fix. So she came in, we talked about her options, and she started treatment. I love that story because it says everything I want adults […]
Doctor-Owned vs. Corporate Orthodontics: What Pensacola Families Should Know
There’s a conversation happening in dentistry and orthodontics right now that most patients don’t know about. Large corporate companies have been buying up private practices across the country at a rapid pace. It’s happening in Pensacola. It’s happened in Crestview. And it’s worth understanding what that means for you as a patient before you choose […]
Braces vs. Invisalign: Which Is Right for You? A Diamond Provider Weighs In
This is probably the question I get asked more than any other. And honestly, it’s a great question to ask before you start treatment, not after. The answer isn’t the same for everyone, and anyone who tells you one is always better than the other isn’t giving you the full picture. I’m Dr. Clay Sims, […]
When Should My Child First See an Orthodontist? A Pensacola Orthodontist Explains
One of the most common things I hear from parents at a first appointment is some version of this: “Our dentist said to wait until all the baby teeth are gone.” And I understand why dentists say that. I really do. But it’s not always the right advice, and for some kids, waiting that long […]
How Much Do Braces Cost in Pensacola, FL? A Local Orthodontist Gives You the Real Numbers
Cost is the first thing most people ask about. And I get it. Orthodontic treatment is a real investment, and nobody wants to walk into a consultation blind. So instead of making you dig around the internet for numbers that may or may not apply to your situation, I’m going to lay it all out […]
