Orthodontics Awareness Month: How Orthodontic Treatment Can Help You

October 18, 2019

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 There are about four million people wearing an...

Orthodontic Tools for Back to School

August 20, 2019

Is your child heading back to school for the first time after getting braces? You’re going to want to add a few more items to your back-to-school shopping list. Our experienced orthodontist, Dr. Struhs, is here to let you know what his back-to-school essentials are for braces. Why Does My Child Need a Back to...

Problems That Can Arise From A Misaligned Bite

July 12, 2019

Did you know there is a lesser-known cause for headaches that can be attributed to malocclusion? Malocclusion occurs when the jaws and teeth are misaligned due to abnormal positioning of the teeth when the jaws close. This can cause an overbite, underbite, crossbite or teeth crowding. While people often try to get their malocclusion treated...

Traditional Braces For Your Teeth

June 19, 2019

Traditional braces have come a long way when it comes to straightening crooked teeth. In fact, they are ideal for a variety of tooth issues, not just crooked teeth. They can effectively close gaps for crowded or overlapping teeth, fix misaligned or protruding teeth, align a bad bite, and match up dental midlines to overcome...

Boost Your Teen’s Confidence This Summer With Braces

May 6, 2019

Summer is almost here and with it the start of fun recreational activities coupled with a slower pace. For teens today, braces are pretty much a rite of passage. The end result? A straightened smile they can flash proudly! Especially since a smile is one of the first things people notice. Of all the ways...

What Are The Risks Of DIY Braces?

March 16, 2019

Ever since YouTube began helping people learn and execute do-it-yourself (DIY) projects with accuracy and success, it’s become tempting to take on more challenging projects to save money. While this strategy works for learning how to crochet or paint your home, straightening your teeth should not be on that list any more than performing surgery...

Early Orthodontic Treatment Benefits Your Child’s Growing Smile

January 10, 2019

Here’s How Early Orthodontic Treatment Benefits Your Child’s Smile Early orthodontic treatment is a great way to fix existing mouth and jaw problems and prevent future ones. Orthodontic intervention at a young age is important for your child’s health and well-being. Not only will it lead to better health, but it will also increase their...

What Type Of Orthodontic Retainer Will You Be Wearing?

November 1, 2018

What Type of Orthodontic Retainer Will You Be Wearing? Finally! The end of your orthodontic treatment is in sight. What’s next? If you want to keep your teeth straight, you will need a retainer. There are three main types of retainers, but which ones will you be wearing? Our staff at our Parker and Castle...

Brace Yourself, The Holidays Are Coming!

October 18, 2018

Straightening your teeth with orthodontics can help you achieve a more healthy, aligned and attractive smile. With the upcoming holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, the month of December and New Year’s (to name a few), around the corner, your orthodontics treatment won’t take a holiday, so it’s up to you to remember why you are wearing braces....

Orthodontic Care For Adults

August 9, 2018

Your smile is the first thing people notice when they see you. Crooked, crowded teeth or a misaligned bite can make you feel self-conscious no matter what your age. The good news is, with today’s advances in orthodontics, straighter teeth aren’t just for kids and teens anymore. Now more than ever adults are successfully straightening...