How to Handle an Orthodontic Emergency
You or your child is getting braces, and you have many questions about how it all works and what to expect. One…
Braces-friendly School Lunch
Going back to school takes some getting used to. Basically, it’s relearning a new set of old routines. Earlier bedtimes and wake-up…
What Is the Difference between Permanent And Removable Retainers?
From the moment the braces are put on, an orthodontic patient can imagine the day that they come off. Getting that perfectly…
Six Month Braces: Is It Right For You?
When you learn that the average time patients need to wear braces spans roughly 1 1/2-2 years, you might feel a bit…
Corrective Jaw Surgery and Braces: Who Needs It and How Is It Done?
For patients with relatively severe issues with poor bite and misaligned jaw bones, traditional treatment in braces may not be enough to…
Orthodontics vs. Cosmetic Dentistry
If you are looking for that perfect smile—complete with aligned and healthy-looking teeth—you may notice that orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry are similar…
Behind the Braces: An Orthodontist’s Journey
All orthodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are orthodontists. In fact, just 6% of dentists successfully pursue this advanced specialty that…
Common Tooth Ailments (And What They Mean for Orthodontics)
Common tooth problems become all-too common for orthodontic patients. Although braces are an essential step on your path to perfectly-aligned pearly whites,…
How Teeth Develop
The journey to a complete and perfect smile is a long one for humans—most of us will not finish growing our teeth…
Bruxism and Orthodontics
You probably see lots of commercials about toothpastes and mouthwashes that claim to prevent enamel erosion that foods and beverages cause. But…
