How To Protect Your Teeth and Gums During Orthodontic Treatment

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 »

Learn How Orthodontic Treatment Can Help Correct an Open Bite

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 »

Caring for Your Teeth During the Holiday Season While Wearing Invisalign®

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 »

Do Your Teeth Need To Be Healthy and Cavity-Free Before Getting Orthodontic Treatment?

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 »

October Is National Orthodontic Health Month! Here Are Some Brace-Friendly Tips

It’s October, and we’re celebrating National Orthodontic Health Month along with the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). Our goal is to help promote orthodontic health and share some tooth-friendly tips about orthodontic treatment to help you create a healthy, beautiful smile! A great smile starts with healthy, strong, aligned teeth for a proper bite. Our goal is to work with... read more »

Check Out These Braces’ Tools To Keep Your Smile Healthy!

Caring for your teeth and gums is essential for a healthy, beautiful smile. You want to get rid of the harmful plaque daily that will otherwise damage your teeth and gums. This sticky, colorless film made of bacteria, food, and saliva builds up around the teeth and gum line and quickly hardens. When you are wearing braces, this trapped buildup... read more »