First Week Food in Braces
One of the most difficult adjustments (no pun intended) for teens and adults during the first week in braces is the change…
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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…
Cooking for Braces
Your time in braces is filled with adjustments—and not just the kind that occur when the orthodontist tightens your archwire. You will…
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…
Braces and The Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for family and giving. For those that are wearing braces, it can pose an exercise in self-restraint…
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…
Why You Should Not Skip Your Orthodontist Visit
After the orthodontist applies your braces, he will ask you to return regularly for adjustments. These appointments are an extremely important component…
Bracing For a Thanksgiving Meal
You’ve read all the literature. Your orthodontist has drummed it into your head. The list of things you can and can’t (well,…
Using a Pacifier: Proper Use and Possible Effects
Teeth grinding is one of the most common dental problems in children as well as adults. In fact, nearly 40% of children…
