One of the biggest challenges to keeping your smile looking and feeling its best is to take the time every day to brush and floss your teeth (which also benefits your gum health). When you receive orthodontic care, you will want to step up your oral hygiene game to ensure your teeth and gums stay healthy when your braces come... read more »
One of the greatest challenges to keeping your smile looking its best is to take the time every day to brush and floss your teeth. When you are getting orthodontic care, you'll want to step up your oral hygiene game to make sure your teeth and gums are healthy when your teeth are finally aligned. This means brushing and flossing... read more »
With summer right around the corner, it is a great time to think about getting your teeth straightened and getting a jumpstart on an orthodontic treatment plan! Whether you consider wearing aligners or braces, there are benefits to getting orthodontic care during these warmer, less hectic months. The summer season is a great time for kids and teens to adjust... read more »
If you are wearing braces or another type of orthodontic aligners, taking good care of your teeth and gums is more important than ever. Good daily oral hygiene care is needed to protect your teeth and gums from oral infections while straightening your teeth. You don’t want to end up with dental problems like cavities, tooth discoloration or tartar buildup... read more »
If you are wearing braces or any other kind of orthodontic aligners, taking good care of your teeth and gums is more important than ever. Good daily oral hygiene care is needed to protect your teeth and gums from oral infections while you are straightening your teeth. You don't want to end up with dental problems like cavities, tooth discoloration... read more »
There are various reasons for seeking orthodontic treatment, including straightening your teeth and aligning your misaligned bite. Another reason is correcting an open bite. It is a common dental issue and can be effectively addressed with orthodontics. You want your upper and lower teeth to come together with a slight overlapping of the upper teeth over your lower teeth when... read more »
Congratulations on getting orthodontic treatment for the health and appearance of your smile! Whether you wore braces or clear aligners, you will still need to wear a retainer to maintain that beautiful symmetry with your newly aligned teeth and bite. While wearing braces or clear aligners is phase one of your orthodontic treatment, retainers are basically "phase two" to ensure... read more »
It's that time of year again when we look back over the past year and make some goals to better ourselves mentally and physically. For many that includes improving their smile! While considering your New Year’s resolutions for this year, be sure to include improving your smile on your list! And what better way to improve your smile than getting... read more »
This holiday season, while you are straightening your teeth with Invisalign®, there are some things to keep in mind to ensure that your smile stays healthy. You can still indulge in your favorite hot chocolate, wassail or brandied eggnog but remember to remove your aligners and clean your teeth afterward to minimize sugar-loving bacteria and tooth stains! Watch Out for... read more »
So you've decided to seek orthodontic treatment. Congratulations on investing in your smile for a healthier and more attractive appearance! Straight teeth are also easier to clean, maneuver around, and in-between, so you actually benefit from better oral health along with beautifully aligned teeth! Our practice offers the following options for aligning your smile: Adult Orthodontics Early Orthodontics Invisalign® Invisalign... read more »