Dr. John Walker and the team at Walker Orthodontics can help you get the perfect smile at an affordable cost. Our Fitchburg, MA,...

The average cost of orthodontic treatment in 1980 was about $2,000; or about $5,700 in today’s dollars. The national average for braces...

Why do I need braces? A healthy mouth and teeth contribute to your overall well-being. Patients with braces who live or work near...

Teeth can change position over time; commonly caused by natural growth, injury, or tongue thrust (a condition where the tongue projects...

Cost: Invisalign versus Traditional Braces For some patients, treatment with Invisalign might be less expensive than traditional metal...

Your child may experience some anxiety about going to visit their Harvard orthodontist. Dr. Walker knows how to turn your child’s...

What are ceramic braces? Ceramic braces, also sometimes referred to as clear braces, are braces that are made of a clear or tooth-colored...

Do you have a lisp? Do you whistle when pronouncing certain sounds or words? Do people complain that you mumble? Then orthodontic...

Imagine being treated with a set of braces that are virtually undetectable. That’s the beauty of Invisalign clear aligners. Treatment...

We’ve all been taught about the importance of brushing and flossing our teeth, typically in the morning when you wake up and at night...

Braces? What Braces? Invisalign is virtually invisible. The Invisalign system is a series of clear, plastic aligners which are custom...

When Is it Best to Begin Treatment? In many cases, orthodontic issues can be detected early in life. The American Association of...

When considering a plan for orthodontic treatment, it can be difficult to decide which plan is best for you and your needs. So many...

Types of Malocclusions The types of malocclusions that are treatable with braces are: Overjet. An upper protrusion; occurs when the upper...

The Benefit of Early Intervention Many orthodontic patients receive better treatment outcomes when a problem is identified and corrected...

Comfort Treatment with Invisalign is more comfortable than treatment with traditional metal braces. Invisalign clear aligners can be...

When someone mentions orthodontics or an orthodontist, people’s minds often race to images of a mouth full of traditional metal braces....

Teeth can change position over time; commonly caused by natural growth, injury, or tongue thrust (a condition where the tongue projects...

Ayer Orthodontist Explains Ceramic Braces Ceramic braces, also sometimes referred to as clear braces, are braces that are made of a clear...

For patients who want to improve the appearance of their smile, the effectiveness of their bite, and/or their overall oral and dental...