Prepare For The School Year Equipped With A Handy Braces Tool Kit!

September 5, 2020

Did your child receive braces this summer? If so, they will need to prepare themselves for the new school year by learning how to keep their teeth healthy while getting them straightened. The goal is to have a healthy, beautiful smile when their oral hardware comes off. Since they will be spending a good chunk...

The Benefits Of Wearing Braces As A Child Versus An Adult

July 22, 2020

Braces worn at any age takes up to two years to straighten on average. Designed to fit your mouth, they are customized to your mouth to place your teeth correctly. During your time in braces, many appointments and adjustments will need to take place. It’s not always comfortable, but it can prevent many issues down...

Celebrate Oral Health Month In June By Keeping Your Braces Cleaner Than Ever Before

June 3, 2020

Children, teens and adults alike need to take extra care with their daily oral hygiene when wearing braces to straighten their teeth. In honor of Oral Health Month in June, we have some tips to share for keeping braces clean and your teeth healthy. Whether you are a parent of a child or teen in...

Fix Your Child’s Bad Bite And Relieve Their Tmj With The Help Of Orthodontics

May 1, 2020

With school out early for the year, now may be a good time for your child to be evaluated for braces. Braces are often recommended to improve one’s smile (or orofacial appearance) by correcting crooked or crowded teeth. Braces can also fix problems with the bite, including overbites, underbites, incorrect jaw position and disorders of...

Exploring The Best Tools To Use At Home To Clean Your Teeth In Braces

April 16, 2020

Straightening your teeth for a healthy, properly aligned and beautiful smile takes time and effort and is worth every second! So is taking good care of your teeth along the way so that when the braces come off, your teeth are as healthy as they were when you began! This means stepping up your oral...

Wearing Braces Can Help Relieve Jaw Pain From A Misaligned Bite

March 3, 2020

Braces provide orthodontists 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 done...

Wearing Braces? What You Can Look Forward To During Your Routine Adjustments

February 11, 2020

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

January 17, 2020

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

December 20, 2019

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

November 21, 2019

Retainers are essential to retaining your straight teeth after treatment with braces or Invisalign®. Taking care of your retainer is an essential part of maintaining good oral hygiene. Your retainer can trap food and become a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. Improper care can cause bad breath and tooth decay.  So how do you properly...