Sep 13, 2018 | Braces, Invisalign®, Technology
Welcome to Our Blog! Not everyone is born with straight, perfectly aligned teeth – in fact many people have crooked teeth, crowded teeth, spaces between teeth and misaligned bites. There are several reasons why teeth grow crooked and require orthodontic treatment for...
Sep 13, 2018 | Braces, Fun Stuff
Welcome to Our Blog! You’ve been visiting a dentist all your life – but once you get to a certain point, you may realize that it’s time for an evaluation by an orthodontist. But wait a minute, aren’t those more or less the same thing? Don’t they both work with teeth...
Sep 13, 2018 | Braces, Fun Stuff
Welcome to Our Blog! Getting braces doesn’t mean you’ll have to give up playing your favorite sport for a season or two. Playing sports while in braces can be dangerous for your teeth, gums, tongue, gums and lips if you don’t wear a mouthgaurd....
Sep 12, 2018 | Braces, oral hygiene
Welcome to Our Blog! When your orthodontist puts braces on your teeth, we speak to you about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene. Because you have brackets and wires covering your teeth, there are lots of places where food particles and plaque can build...
Sep 12, 2018 | oral hygiene
Welcome to Our Blog! If you have sensitive teeth, you can relate to approximately 40 million other people in the United States that have the same problem. Unfortunately, you are also all too familiar with the feeling of taking a sip or biting into something hot or...
Sep 12, 2018 | oral hygiene
Welcome to Our Blog! Advertisers tout the benefits of fluoride in their toothpastes, mouthwashes, and dental treatments. Drinking water in most cities contains added fluoride. And, many foods contain natural fluoride. But why all the fuss about fluoride? What does it...