Bracing for your Wedding Day
Setting a wedding date is an important event. For many, this blessed day is a time of excited anticipation—as well as feverish…
A Quick History of Braces
The science of orthodontics and braces has come a long way in a very short period of time. But looking through the…
Braces: Are There Risks?
With the technological advancements made in the last 50 years, orthodontics and braces are a much more pleasant proposition for wearers. Usually those complications…
Things to Do While You have Braces
You have braces. And you will most likely have them for one to two years. It probably seems like an eternity and…
Halloween Candy and Braces
Halloween is upon us. The good news is, that if you have braces, you can use them to your advantage and make…
Malocclusions: What you need to Know About Your Bite
Coined by the “father of modern orthodontics,” Edward Angle, the term essentially means “bad bite.” It refers to when your teeth’s “normal”…
Braces and Oral Hygiene: Keeping it Clean
The importance of dental hygiene for those who are wearing braces cannot be stressed enough (and at Orthodontic Associates we have stressed…
The Process of Applying Braces
You have had your initial consultation, you have decided which types of braces suit you, and your teeth have been mapped and…
Common Orthodontic Terms You Should Know
Orthodontics, like any medical profession, is full of terms and terminology that may not make sense to the average patient. Your orthodontist…
Some Factors in Determining the Best Braces for You
When it comes to the types of braces to choose from, the number of options, where they go, and what they do…
