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Heading Back to School? Save Some Room in Your Backpack!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
If you’re heading back to classes in the next few weeks, you’re probably getting your gear together now. So let’s talk about some of the items you can pack to
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Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
Wearing braces can pose challenges for your daily life and habits. One in particular is trying to keep your teeth and gums clean.
Braces or not, your oral hygiene needs
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Braces-Friendly Foods
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
Having braces can be frustrating when you have to be cautious about eating certain foods or having to avoid them altogether. Making sure your braces don’t bend or break is
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What To Do About White Spots on Teeth After Wearing Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
The big day finally arrives when your braces come off. And there it is—your new, beautiful, straight smile! But on closer inspection you notice something else: tiny white spots
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Orthodontic Myths
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
Some myths never wear out their welcome. If the Tooth Fairy helps your child transition from baby teeth to adult teeth, more power to her! On the other hand, some
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Orthodontics and Whole Body Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
In recent years, many links have been established between orthodontic treatments and whole body health. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, researchers have observed that people
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The Disappearing Tooth Gap - Michael Strahan Pulls an Epic April Fool's Prank
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
If you're a fan of former NFL player and current host of Good Morning America Michael Strahan, then you're well aware of his unique smile feature—a noticeable gap between
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
You’re going to the game! And no matter which sport you follow, there’s so much to enjoy—the best athletes, exciting play, hometown pride—and those delicious concession stands! But if you’re
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Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease.
Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with
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Fun Facts for the Fourth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While
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Orthodontic Treatment—The Sequel
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Some experiences are great, and we look forward to enjoying them again and again. Others have wonderful outcomes, but you feel no need for a sequel. If you’re wondering whether
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Moving Just a Few Teeth can have Big Results
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Orthodontists are able to achieve attractive results with traditional braces moving several teeth into a better position. In a way, braces are the original “smile makeover.”
But orthodontic treatment can
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What is orthognathic surgery?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
Orthognathic surgery is surgery to correct a wide variety of abnormalities of our patients' jaw and teeth. The surgery is often done in conjunction with orthodontic treatment. While the patient’s
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Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
There are many things to be concerned about with your infant. Thumb sucking shouldn't be one of them—at least not yet. Practically universal among young children, the habit normally
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What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at
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Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 23, 2021.
Dentists remove millions of teeth each year, often because of tooth decay or gum disease. But disease isn't the only reason—a tooth extraction might make it easier to straighten
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