Author: Anonymous posted: May 17, 2022.

The Olm Orthodontics team knows that oral hygiene is important, whether you have braces on your teeth or not. But if you are a person who wears braces, caring for Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 10, 2022.

If you’ve been following your dentist’s advice, you know that you should be devoting two minutes twice a day to gentle, thorough brushing, and floss carefully at least once a Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: May 03, 2022.

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

Traditional braces and oral piercings—does the inevitable meeting of metals pose any risks? Let’s look at some of the potential problems with oral piercings, and you and the doctor can Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

Once you get your braces off, you want to make sure your smile remains straight! This is where retainers come in. Once your braces come off, you’ll be fitted for a Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

It's springtime and it's again time to remind our patients at Olm Orthodontics to protect their faces and pearly whites while out on the field playing sports. According to the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because: It’s an unpleasant film that sticks to your teeth It causes cavities It causes gum disease It can Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

If you already wear traditional braces, you know all about these helpful little rubber rings. But if you are new to the world of braces, you might like to know Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

The purpose of braces and other forms of orthodontic treatment at Olm Orthodontics is to correct malocclusion, also known as crooked or crowded teeth, or “bad bites.” Past orthodontic practice Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Even though it’s called a “permanent retainer,” your fixed retainer isn’t necessarily meant to last a lifetime. But with care, it should last just as long as you need it, Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

The alarm sounds in the morning, you wake up and realize "I forgot to wear my retainer!" If this only happened once, don't panic. Missing one night with a retainer is Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Brackets and wires, clear aligners, lingual braces, regular brackets, self-ligating braces, elastics, spacers—you and your orthodontist have had to narrow down a lot of choices to discover the best treatment Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

If you play a contact sport, you know about mouthguards. You know about the cushioning protection they provide for your teeth. And not just your teeth—mouthguards also help protect your Read more