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This concern is understandable, especially for parents and adults considering orthodontic care in Gorham, Maine. You want a straighter smile, but not at the cost of your long-term dental health.

At Southern Maine Orthodontics, Dr. Murphy and our team hear many myths about braces, from permanent tooth damage to weak enamel. This article explains what is true, what is not, and how braces actually affect your teeth. Our goal is to give you clear, factual answers so you can feel confident about orthodontic treatment and know how to protect your smile during care.Read More

Parents often wonder when the right time is to consider braces for their child. At Southern Maine Orthodontics in Gorham, Maine, Dr. Murphy works with families to identify early signs of orthodontic concerns and explain what they mean for a child’s smile and development.Read More

At Southern Maine Orthodontics in Scarborough, Maine, Dr. Murphy helps patients understand how long treatment may take and how different options compare.

Treatment time can be an important consideration for families, adults, and teens managing busy schedules. In this article, we explain how Invisalign and braces compare in terms of treatment timelines, what influences how quickly teeth move, and how our team in Southern Maine, helps guide patients toward an efficient and effective treatment plan.Read More

Keeping aligners clean is one of the most important parts of clear aligner treatment. At Southern Maine Orthodontics in Scarborough and Gorham ME, patients receive modern orthodontic care for children, teens and adults, including braces, clear aligners, and treatment plans tailored to different needs such as interceptive, comprehensive, and limited orthodontic treatment. Read More