The Freeman Blog | Amazing experiences that are more than just great smiles.

  Dr. Matt Freeman is a Certified Invisalign Teen Provider Bummed out about having braces? Invisalign Teen gives you a whole new way to wear braces for a “clearly” amazing smile! I have enough to worry about… …now I need braces too? The team has a game this Friday night, homecoming is in a month, and […]

Dr. Matt Freeman is an Invisalign® Preferred Provider in San Jose, CA Consider Invisalign to get the beautiful straight teeth you’ve always wanted — without braces. A complimentary consultation with Dr. Matt Freeman can determine if Invisalign is right for you. What is Invisalign? San Jose Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable […]

You may have noticed that Dr. Matt Freeman specializes in “Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.” While most people have heard of orthodontics, many are confused by the “dentofacial orthopedics” part of the title. We can explain! Every orthodontist starts out in dental school. Upon completion of dental school, some graduates immediately go into practice as dentists. […]

What is surgical orthodontics? Just as orthodontics repositions teeth, surgical orthodontics (also known as orthognathic surgery) corrects jaw irregularities to improve the patient’s ability to chew, speak, and breathe and for improved facial appearances. In other words, surgical orthodontics straightens your jaw. Moving the jaws also moves the teeth, so braces are always performed in […]

True orthodontic emergencies are very rare, but when they do occur we are available to you. As a general rule, you should call the office when you experience severe pain or when you have a painful appliance problem that you can’t take care of yourself. We’ll be able to schedule an appointment to resolve the […]

Now that you have your braces, how do you take care of them? It’s important for you to know how to properly take care of your braces throughout your entire orthodontic treatment. Eating with Braces Don’t worry; you’ll be eating popcorn and snacking on potato chips again in no time! However, before you can start […]

Choose a glossary: » Parts of Braces » Orthodontic Procedures Parts of Braces Appliance: Anything your orthodontist attaches to your teeth which moves your teeth or changes the shape of your jaw. Archwire: The metal wire that acts as a track to guide your teeth along as they move. It is changed periodically throughout treatment […]

What is the advantage of two-phase orthodontic treatment? Two-phase orthodontic treatment is a very specialized process that encompasses tooth straightening and physical, facial changes. The major advantage of a two-phase treatment is to maximize the opportunity to accomplish the ideal healthy, functional, aesthetic result that will remain stable throughout your life. What if I put […]

For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontics. After your braces come off, you’ll feel more self-confident. During your treatment, we want you to feel as comfortable as possible. How Orthodontic Treatment Works Orthodontic appliances can be made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. They may be removable or they may […]