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At Raywood Orthodontics we often get questions about our most popular orthodontic system: Damon Clear, the clear bracket version of the Damon System. With 30 years of practice under her belt, Dr. Eileen Raywood is the perfect person to answer some of these questions - below are answers to the most popular.

In honor of teen self esteem week, we want to boost your teen's confidence!

It’s easy to do so many things these days with the click of a button. Order shoes? Get a ride across town? Watch your favorite blockbuster movie? It seems like every day there’s a newer and easier way to do almost everything. We’ve been programmed to accept that anything can be ordered online and delivered right to your front door. However, at Raywood Orthodontics, there is one thing that we believe has no easy replacement: orthodontic treatment. There is no match for a trained, experienced professional when it comes to your oral health.

Does your teen avoid smiling because they don’t like their teeth? An adolescent’s smile can actually have a profound effect on their self esteem and even impact their social skills. Further, according to a research study out of Webster University, a confident smile can be even more attractive than traditional good looks.

Parents often come to me asking about the best time to have their children evaluated for orthodontic treatment. The challenge is, and as a parent you already know this, every kid is different. However, a good milestone is...

There are many treatment options for straightening teeth these days and you might wonder why it’s necessary to trust your smile with an orthodontist. Here are the five reasons why it’s imperative that an orthodontist be the one who treats you or your child:

At Raywood Orthodontics we value education and want to make sure our patients and their families feel informed about their options for treatment plans. One of the treatments we offer here is the breakthrough Damon system. This revolutionary approach combines tieless brackets and high technology archwires that are clinically proven to align your teeth more efficiently and comfortably.