Wearing Braces Can Help Relieve Jaw Pain From a Misaligned Bite
Braces provide orthodontists with the tool to help fix teeth and jaw alignment. These can occur due to a bad bite (overbite, underbite, crossbite, or just crowding in the mouth). Abnormal bite patterns may become noticeable in children when they are anywhere from six to 12 years old, and for them, orthodontic treatment can be […]
First Orthodontic Visit – When Is the Best Time?
There is much more to taking care of your children’s teeth than teaching them how to brush, and taking them to the dentist to fix the occasional cavity. Most parents realize that getting their children to begin flossing, as well as getting their teeth professionally cleaned, are also key elements of modern oral hygiene, but […]
Wearing Braces? What You Can Look Forward to During Your Routine Adjustments
Congratulations on deciding to wear braces this year! You can expect to wear your braces anywhere from 1-3 years depending on your growth, how complex the problem is, and of course, how well you care for your braces with your daily oral hygiene routine. Your Specific Treatment Plan Modern methods of straightening the teeth make […]
Dental Emergencies: How to Care for Your Teeth When Wearing Braces and Participating in Winter Sports
Whether you live in an area that gets snow and ice, or you travel to vacation spots to engage in winter sports, you need to be mindful of oral injuries, particularly when you are wearing braces! It’s always important to wear a mouth guard when engaging in potentially hazardous sports like basketball, lacrosse, or football […]
Today’s Modern Orthodontic Marvels Give You More Options for a Better Smile
With the new year around the corner, why not consider taking the next step to create a more beautiful smile? Orthodontics was initially a treatment that folks considered to be limited to children and teens, but today it is increasingly popular with adults. No matter what your age, orthodontic treatments can transform your smile by […]
Taking Care of Your Retainer and Your Aligned Smile
Once the hard work of straightening your teeth is completed, the next phase of your orthodontic treatment begins: keeping your teeth aligned with a retainer! You don’t want any setbacks after taking the time to get them straightened. This means wearing your retainer as prescribed by our orthodontist. It will allow bone tissue to rebuild […]
Read This Before Ordering Orthodontic Treatment Online
These days you can do almost anything with the click of a button. Order school supplies. Get a ride across town. Watch your favorite movie. Order food delivery. 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 […]
Orthodontics Awareness Month: How Orthodontic Treatment Can Help You
October brings visions of ghosts, ghouls, and goblins for children, but for adults, it is also National Orthodontic Health Month. Orthodontists around the country (including us) like to celebrate this time by spreading awareness about the benefits of straight teeth and an aligned bite. Orthodontic Fun Facts – About four million people are wearing an […]
Keep Your Teeth and Braces Safe With the Foods You Eat
When you are wearing braces, nothing feels quite as important as what kinds of food you can eat. The wrong food can damage your braces or stain your teeth, particularly berries, curry sauce, or grape juice. Protecting your new bands, archwires, and brackets along with your teeth and gums quickly rises to the top of […]
Head Back to School With the Right Tools!
It is that time of year again when your children are headed back to school with their new backpacks, notepads, and pencils! If they have braces, they will need some extra items in their backpack and locker. Our team wants to make sure your children are equipped with the tools they need to have a […]
