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Mar 09

Can You Be Too Old for Braces?
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Many people think only of teenagers or even younger children when they think of braces. We get it. It is a pretty accurate assumption that a lot of our patients are kids, but there is a good chance you underestimate the number of adults in treatment. You may think that a person can be “too old” for braces, but that is not the case!

Reasons for Adult Braces


There are lots of good reasons that an adult may choose to seek out orthodontic treatment. The first is that they want a more aesthetically pleasing look for their smile. We see patients who never had braces, but have always been self-conscious about their smiles. We also see patients who had braces as kids, but their teeth have...
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Posted on 03/09/2023 at 10:00 AM

Feb 13

How to Best Care for Your Retainers
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Orthodontic treatment is an investment that will last a lifetime! Retainers are a key part of maintaining your new beautiful smile. Here are our best tips and tricks to avoid losing, breaking, or causing your retainer to not fit anymore.


The Perfect Fit

Did you know that your teeth keep moving throughout your lifetime? It is true! Our teeth, like our entire bodies, are continuing to change throughout our lifetime. This means that even after orthodontic treatment changes in your tooth alignment may occur if retainers are not worn as prescribed by Dr. Jolley. If you forget to wear your retainer for even just a few days those slight movements can affect the fit of your retainer. This is why it ...
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Posted on 02/13/2023 at 04:40 AM

May 16

How Early Treatment Can Avoid Costly Treatment Later
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Do you know how you take your children to well-check visits to their pediatrician and regular checkups with their general dentist? It’s just as important to start factoring in orthodontist visits by the time your child is 7-years old.





Why 7-Years Old?


By taking your child to the orthodontist at an early age, you will help to keep your child’s oral health in check. The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that children see an orthodontist by the time they are 7-years old. At this age, the orthodontist is able to look at the way your child’s mouth is developing, including their jaw growth and the way that their permanent teeth are coming in, amongst other things. B...
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Posted on 05/16/2022 at 09:21 AM

Dec 09

What is a Malocclusion?
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It’s common to hear words that you’re unfamiliar with when you visit your orthodontist or doctor. We try to phrase things in ways that our patients can understand. And we ALWAYS encourage you to ask questions or let us know if you need some more information. Let’s talk about a common word that patients ask us about – Malocclusion.


What is a Malocclusion


The word “occlusion” has several different definitions, but when it comes to dentistry and orthodontics, it refers to the alignment or position of your teeth. A MAL-occlusion is the word used to describe the misalignment of your teeth. Some people are born with naturally straight teeth that fit perfectly i...
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Posted on 12/09/2021 at 10:37 AM

Nov 29

Give the Gift of a Smile

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Many people don’t think about it, but orthodontic treatment has many benefits beyond just good oral health. Bright, beautiful smiles help boost confidence and self-esteem, as well as improve one’s appearance – and it lasts a lifetime! Consider giving your loved one (or yourself!) the gift of a smile this holiday season with Invisalign.

Invisalign Basics


Metal braces are not the only orthodontic option to straighten someone’s teeth! There is a better way! Invisalign is a discrete option for your loved ones to help gain that perfect smile they’ve always dreamed of. It’s an especially great gift option for teens and adults who don’t like the look of tradi...
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Posted on 11/29/2021 at 10:34 AM

Oct 18

What is an Observation Patient
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Did you know that we have patients that aren’t currently wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances? That’s right. Just because a patient isn’t receiving orthodontic treatments, doesn’t mean that we don’t need to still see them in the office periodically. These patients are called observation patients. Because, well… they need to be observed, but not necessarily treated right now.


Before Treatment


In addition to moving teeth, a big part of orthodontic treatment is understanding how an individual patient’s teeth are developing – especially when the patient is a child. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that a child first s...
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Posted on 10/18/2021 at 07:54 AM

Mar 23

2021 Platinum Invisalign® Providers

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Dr. Cameron Jolley is proud to be a Platinum Invisalign® Provider for 2021. What does the “platinum” provider mean? Invisalign® assigns a level to each orthodontist according to their experience level which is figured from the relative number of patients they treat with Invisalign® aligners. The levels range from bronze to VIP. If you are interested in clear braces or clear aligners, you can trust that Jolley Orthodontics is up to date with the latest technology and treatment options.

How Does Invisalign® Treatment Work?

To begin, Dr. Jolley sees the patient at a complimentary exam. If the patient is an Invisalign® candidate and chooses Invisalign® treatmen...

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Posted on 03/23/2021 at 08:22 AM

Jan 12

Dr. Jolley in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
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What is the AJO-DO?

The American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJO-DO) is the official publication for the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Board of Orthodontics. It serves as the leading resource for orthodontists all around the United States and is a collection of studies, cases, and statistical data. The journal has been published for more than 100 years and is read by thousands of doctors!

Dr. Jolley’s Articles

Dr. Cameron Jolley has had a total of four articles published in the AJO-DO journal, two of them in the 2020 December issue! He worked with a group of other doctors to communicate their studies about treating adult open bite cas...

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Posted on 01/12/2021 at 11:16 AM

Jun 24

Dr. Jolley's Friday Gig

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Did you know that orthodontist, Dr. Cameron Jolley, is a part time teacher at Texas A&M School of Dentistry (Formerly Baylor School of Dentistry) in the Orthodontic Department?

Texas A&M School of Dentistry

You can catch Dr. Jolley at the Texas A&M School of Dentistry on Fridays with current residents! Current residents are dentists who have either continued on their education after dentist school or returned back to school to study orthodontics. Dr. Jolley loves working with this group of professionals because he gets to share his experience and stay up to date in the field of orthodontics. Dr. Jolley is proud to support Texas A&M and enjoys helping others on their journey in becoming an...

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Posted on 06/24/2020 at 12:03 PM

Apr 28

Treating Discomfort At Home
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Enduring Stay At Home and Shelter In Place orders means there are some simple things that Dr. Jolley would normally have you come into the office to resolve that we now need to find a way to help you resolve at home. To keep you, and our team, safe and minimize the risk of exposure, we know there are some things you can do to resolve discomfort at home.

Treating Discomfort at Home

Sometimes when you’re eating, you suddenly feel a wire poking you. Look in the mirror. It could simply be a wire is bowing out and isn’t completely off the bracket. If this is the case, use your finger to push the wire back into place.


IF that doesn’t work here are a few more things to try:


Cut off t...

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Posted on 04/28/2020 at 03:28 PM