Author: Nancy

Not all of us naturally developed a perfectly straight smile. By beginning your orthodontic journey now, you will be showing off a beautiful straight smile before you know it. If you are one of the millions of people who are getting braces this year, you aren’t alone. Some of your favorite movie and TV characters…

The holiday season is right around the corner, and you might be wondering how to put a smile on your child’s face this year—and if they have metal braces, you might be thinking extra hard about what you can put under the tree or in their stocking that won’t jeopardize their orthodontic journey. Here are…

Halloween is an exciting time of year, with lots of spooky costumes, haunted houses, and of course, plenty of trick-or-treating to obtain all sorts of delicious sweets and treats! But for those individuals with braces or other orthodontic appliances, finding candy that won’t harm or interfere with their dental work can be a challenge—but not…

In the upcoming months, you’ll likely be invited to celebrations for the holidays, and if they live in different states or towns, it means you’ll need to travel with your Invisalign trays. If you’re wondering what this looks like and how you can stay on track with your treatment timeline, all while having a wonderful…

Bruxism is a condition where you grind and/or clench your teeth, usually at night. Most people are unaware that they do this, and it can lead to a variety of different issues, like jaw disorders, frequent headaches, damaged teeth, and more. Fortunately, nightguards can prevent damage caused by bruxism, but there are a few different…

Whether you’re an adult or teen with braces, taking care of your pearly whites with a good dental hygiene routine is crucial, especially if you want to enjoy a healthy, straightened smile after your treatment is complete! Unfortunately, brackets and wires can get in the way, so you’ll have to be a little more thorough…

Wearing Invisalign aligners is a nice alternative to traditional metal brackets and wires. But what if teeth are not moving as they should? If you are one of these individuals who need extra help to keep your changing smile on track, read on to learn more about Invisalign refinements and how they help keep teeth moving.

Over a million adults choose to begin orthodontic treatment every year.  As we age, changes often occur to our teeth and the alignment of our teeth.   Sometimes these changes create dental problems.  Virtually all orthodontic offices offer a complimentary first evaluation visit.  It might be important to determine if orthodontic treatment can increase the longevity…

Braces are a tried-and-true orthodontic solution, and they’ve flawlessly assisted countless generations of patients with achieving straighter and healthier smiles over the years. If you had braces in the past, you probably remember being outfitted with the metal brackets and wires —and at the end of the journey, your new smile probably looked great! However,…

Braces do a wonderful job in aligning teeth for a beautiful smile.  Sometimes however, a patient may experience an obstacle along the way.  No to worry –a occasional problem arises and this is both normal and “fixable”.