A diastema, or gap between teeth, is usually a natural part of a child’s development. For many children, the gap between their two front teeth closes with the eruption of their canine teeth. But,…
Getting traditional braces is a rite of passage for many adults, teens, and children. It’s the start of their journey toward a beautiful, healthy smile! While getting braces is exciting for many…
You’re finally ready to take the plunge and get the beautiful, straight smile you’ve always wanted for your child (or yourself). You’ve researched how to find and choose the best orthodontist near…
When you select traditional braces to straighten your teeth and give you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted, there’s no reason to keep your personality from shining through! Adding a pop of…
“Help! My braces are cutting my cheeks.” Sound familiar? Right after getting braces for the first time, you may experience soreness and irritation inside your mouth as your mouth adjusts to the new…
Once you’ve made the decision to get braces, you may be wondering how we braces on your teeth. Follow along below as we walk through the entire process, so you can come into our office feeling fully…
Investing in braces can be an exciting decision for you or your child, especially when it results in a beautiful, healthy smile that you both will be excited to show off. However, the process can be…
With the holidays upon us, we know it can be hard to find the perfect gift idea for everyone in your life. As cliche as it sounds, many of us love to gift our families and friends with the best…
It’s common for dentists and orthodontists to talk about all the foods you can’t eat with braces, but there are also many good foods you can eat with braces. Preventing damage to your archwires,…
Orthodontic rubber bands, or elastics, are one of the most common tools orthodontists use to straighten your teeth. We use rubber bands for almost every patient who receives traditional metal braces,…