There’s no age limit on braces
If you missed out on braces as a child, or your teeth have shifted over time, it’s not too late to get a beautiful, healthy smile. Adults...
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Oct 71 min read
Braces have changed for the better
As an adult, your memories of orthodontia were likely ones of bulky metal brackets and clunky headgear, straight out of a teen rom-com....
Aug 11 min read
Top 3 orthodontic emergencies
It can be super helpful to know how to manage orthodontic emergencies to keep your child’s treatment on track and minimize discomfort....
Aug 11 min read
May the LightForce be with you
Until recently, traditional brackets used in orthodontic braces have been one-size-fits-all. We now offer custom brackets made with 3D...
Jun 61 min read
Heads up on headgear
When correcting jaw and bite alignment, headgear is often used in orthodontics. Headgear is considered an external “appliance,” as we...
Jun 61 min read
Crossbites in children: fix them early
As an orthodontist, one of the most important bite issues I correct in children are crossbites. There are two types of crossbites:...
Mar 251 min read
Why your child should see an orthodontist by age 7
Orthodontic care plays a crucial role in ensuring your child’s oral health and overall well-being. While it might seem early, the...
Mar 251 min read
Does your child need to use mouthwash?
The general idea of a mouth rinse is to dislodge trapped food particles and reach places that brushing and flossing miss. But is it...
Feb 91 min read
Dental insurance can be confusing
We offer treatment coordinator services to help. Having dental insurance is great, but sorting out what is covered is complicated. This...
Feb 91 min read
Canker sores: What to do when your child has them
Canker sores are common, shallow ulcers that appear inside the mouth for a variety of reasons such as changes in diet, hormones, injury...
Dec 5, 20232 min read
Mastering braces-friendly brushing
One of the biggest concerns we hear from moms of children going into braces is that their child is not going to take good enough care of...
Dec 5, 20231 min read
Those tiny rubber bands
In orthodontia, we call them elastics, but most patients refer to them as rubber bands. These tiny circular bands are used with braces to...
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Don’t ruin your smile with vaping
This goes for teens — and moms Vaping may seem like a way around getting yellow smoker’s teeth, but not so fast. Just because...
Oct 6, 20232 min read
Move over X-rays, there’s new tech in town
When I was 10 years old, my parents took me to the orthodontist because I hadn’t lost my front baby teeth, which are usually lost by age...
Aug 4, 20231 min read
No more lunch tray blues
We all know it’s going to happen, despite the many, many times you said to your child, “Don’t forget your retainer at lunch!” And we...
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Back to school with braces
If your child is heading back to school with braces, be prepared with these tips: Stay on track with orthodontic appointments to ensure...
Jun 1, 20231 min read
Early evaluation is important
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends visiting the orthodontist around age 7. By this age, most children have a mix of...
May 31, 20231 min read
It’s just a phase…or two, possibly
Orthodontic treatment is a well-worth-it commitment we sometimes split into two phases. In phase one, the goal is to help the jaw develop...
Mar 21, 20231 min read
Life after braces
The day you get your braces off is a right of passage for many. If you ask anyone who has worn traditional braces what they most look...
Mar 21, 20231 min read
Where do lost retainers go?
Perhaps they’re with the missing socks There must be a parallel universe that contains all of our children’s missing items. It’s a land...
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