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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...
Aug 3, 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...
Jun 1, 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...
May 31, 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...
Mar 21, 20231 min read


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...
Feb 13, 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...
Feb 10, 20231 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 28, 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...
Nov 22, 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...
Oct 1, 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...
Sep 26, 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,...
Aug 9, 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 15, 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...
Jun 14, 20221 min read
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