Braces Repairs—Should You Try This at Home?

January 17th, 2024

No matter how careful you are, accidents can happen. Perhaps it’s a slice of apple that was a little bit larger than it should have been. Or you were chewing on your pencil while you were trying to work out an algebra problem. Or you tried a piece of candy that your friend really, truly…
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What is expected of me during my orthodontic treatment?

January 10th, 2024

We hear this question a lot at Jones Orthodontics, and we don’t mind when patients who are eager to complete their orthodontic treatment ask us. After all, we know there is no better feeling than getting your braces off! During your initial consultation with Dr. Jones, we will map out a specific treatment for you…
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Why choose an orthodontic specialist over a general dentist?

January 3rd, 2024

Patients have so many choices for straightening their teeth nowadays — clear aligners, ceramic braces, lingual braces, self-ligating braces — but who is best suited to guide them through orthodontic treatment? Well, an orthodontist like Dr. Jones in Gretna or Metairie of course! This may seem obvious, but there’s misinformation circulating with regard to the…
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Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve

December 28th, 2023

It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. Dr. Jones and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, another year of surviving the crazy world we live in, a time to refocus on the things we want for ourselves, a celebration with those…
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