Editorial Policy: How BrassSmile Creates and Reviews Content
When you search for real answers about braces or clear aligners, you need to know the information comes from a trustworthy place.
Why Our Editorial Policy Matters
This brass smile editorial policy explains exactly how we create and maintain every guide on the site so you can rely on the facts when you talk to your orthodontist.
BrassSmile follows a strict content review process. We never accept payments or sponsorships that could influence what we publish. Every article starts with primary sources, passes through multiple checks by licensed dental professionals, and gets scheduled for regular updates. You will see the full steps below.
How We Research Content
We base every article on official guidance from the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), and peer-reviewed journals. Writers pull current fee data, treatment timelines, and clinical recommendations directly from AAO surveys and state dental board requirements. We avoid blog posts or clinic marketing material.
If the topic involves costs, we cross-check 2026 price ranges reported by independent orthodontic practices across the United States. For clinical topics such as malocclusion correction or retainer wear, we reference ADA policy statements and AAO clinical guidelines.
Our Content Review Process
The content review process follows the same sequence for every new or updated article.
Writer Drafting
A writer with at least eight years in dental health publishing drafts the piece using only verified sources.
Medical Review by Dr. Kline
The draft goes to Dr. Robert Kline, DDS, MS, our lead medical reviewer. He completed orthodontic residency at the University of Michigan and holds ABO diplomate status from the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Kline verifies every claim about brackets, archwires, treatment phases, or insurance limits.
Editorial Polish
A second editor checks clarity, keyword accuracy, and whether the article answers the exact question a patient would ask.
Publication
We publish only after all three steps receive approval. This medical review dental step ensures nothing reaches you without a board-certified orthodontist's sign-off.
Fact Checking Policy
Our fact checking policy demands a source for every price range, timeline, and recommendation. We cite the original ADA or AAO document inline or at the bottom of each article. When new data appears — such as updated FDA approvals for aligner materials or changes in Medicaid orthodontic coverage — we flag the article for immediate revision.
Update and Correction Policy
All major guides receive a full review at least once per year. Cost-related articles update annually to reflect current 2026 market numbers. If a reader or orthodontist spots an error, we correct it within 48 hours and note the change at the bottom of the page. You can reach us at corrections@brasssmile.it.com or through the contact form on every page.
Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure
BrassSmile accepts no paid placements or sponsored content. When we link to products such as CareCredit or specific aligner brands, we clearly label them as affiliate links. These links never influence our recommendations or the brass smile editorial policy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Editorial Policy
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