Orthodontic Emergencies A true orthodontic emergency can happen at any time. We encourage you to call our office if you are experiencing an emergency.…
What’s in My Mouth? During your orthodontic treatment you may have different types of appliances that correct the alignment of your teeth and jaw.…
Fitting Braces Into Your Life When you’re wearing braces, there are a few things you’ll have to adjust to get the optimal results in the…
Why is Summer the Best Time to get Braces? When you think about summer I’m sure you’re not thinking about braces. But you should. Here are 3 reasons why…
Bracket Fashion For a lot of orthodontic patients choosing the right color is everything. Choosing the correct color is like making a…
Important Questions to Ask Your Child’s Orthodontist About Braces When your child’s orthodontist recommends braces for your child, it’s understandable that your little one will have questions. To help…
Vacation Tips with Braces Planning to go on vacation? Don’t let braces stop you from enjoying your vacation. Being prepared ahead of time can…
Dental Braces for Adults Although the optimum ages for receiving braces are between 7 and 14, adults can wear braces, too. Bite and chewing…
Treatment with Dental Braces If you think your child needs dental braces to straighten his/her teeth, it is a good idea to have him/her…
Retirement party for our manager of 37 years If you think your child needs dental braces to straighten his/her teeth, it is a good idea to have him/her…
No more messy molds for dental fitting; no more long waits for dental implants The advent of 3-D technology now makes possible the taking of teeth impressions without the inconvenience and time-consuming process of…
Making broader, attractive smile come true with palatal expansion What is palatal expansion? Palatal expansion is the widening of the upper jaw to make room for teeth to fit together…
Skipping breakfast increases the risk of tooth decay in children Children who do not eat breakfast every day or not consume at least five servings of fruit and vegetables daily…
Highly effective and tolerable oral appliance for sleep apnea and snoring Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by habitual snoring, chronic fatigue and daytime sleepiness. In an apnea episode, breathing stops…
Tongue piercing can cause gapped teeth Oral piercing may be hip, but if the effect includes crooked teeth and life-threatening complications, it’s too high a price…
Smoking delays healing of wound in extracted tooth (and other oral surgery) Tobaccos and cigarettes contain a toxic, odorless and colorless substance called carbon monoxide that injures the walls of blood vessels,…
Get that gorgeous grin! Cosmetic dentistry is a new branch of general dentistry that combines the science and art of maintaining oral health and…
Relationship of Serial Dental X-ray Exposure and the Risk of Thyroid Carcinoma Researchers in the UK have observed that between 1975 and 2006, the incidence of thyroid cancer in the UK has…
