Go ahead and toot that horn
Have a musically inclined kid in braces? Your child can keep playing throughout orthodontic treatment, from flutes to French Horns and...
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Feb 10, 20231 min read
Paying for orthodontic care
Orthodontic care, such as braces or Invisalign, can be a significant expense for many. However, several options are available to help...
Nov 28, 20221 min read
When dental anxiety gets in your way
If dental anxiety is getting between you and the smile you want, please know that reputable dental professionals will do everything we...
Nov 22, 20221 min read
Is thumb-sucking a problem?
I’m often asked, “When should my child stop using a binky or sucking his thumb?” Consider that as you read this, your tongue is likely on...
Oct 1, 20221 min read
Fixing bite issues is important
Your smile looks great but your dentist tells you to see an orthodontist to correct your bite. But why? As the upper and lower teeth...
Sep 26, 20221 min read
Goodbye goop, hello 3D technology
Many parents who had braces as a child remember getting impressions, a.k.a. “the goopy molds.” Good news: the goop is gone and 3D...
Aug 9, 20221 min read
Back to school with braces
Share these tips with your child to keep them smiling into the school year: Eat braces friendly foods. Look for foods that aren’t sticky,...
Aug 9, 20221 min read
3D-printed braces... wait, what?!
There’s new technology in braces: until recently, traditional brackets used in braces have been one-size-fits-all. With 3D printing,...
Jun 15, 20221 min read
Clean those clear retainers
If someone in your family uses clear aligners or retainers, they should be cleaning them regularly. Without routine cleaning, they can...
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Life after braces
When one of our patients gets their braces off, we have a celebration. We play the Celebration song by Kool & the Gang, of course, and...
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