Orthodontic Treatment: Making Malocclusions Bite the Dust
A MALOCCLUSION OCCURS when the upper and lower teeth don’t fit together properly, which can lead to a variety of problems and require orthodontic treatment to…
The Fascinating History of Fluoride
THE ONE INGREDIENT a tube of toothpaste must contain to earn the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance…
Let’s Answer Some Orthodontic FAQs!
MANY PEOPLE DON’T know much about orthodontic treatment, and we tend to hear a lot of the…
Debunking the Top Braces Excuses
A LOT OF ADULTS believe (incorrectly) that they missed their chance at having straight teeth…
What to Do With a Knocked-Out Tooth?
LOSING BABY TEETH is a totally normal part of a child’s development, but what happens if…
Smoking and Vaping Versus Dental Health
A SMOKING HABIT damages every organ and system in the body, including teeth and…
What’s Stopping You From Getting Braces or Clear Aligners?
MANY ADULTS MISTAKENLY believe that they missed their chance to get braces or clear aligners because they didn’t have them as teenagers.
What’s in Toothpaste?
MOST OF THE TIME, the only toothpaste ingredient that really gets talked about is fluoride, the active ingredient that…
Preparing for Orthodontic Emergencies
DO YOU HAVE an orthodontic emergency plan? It’s a good idea for anyone who has braces or whose teenager…
November Is TMJ Awareness Month
SMALL, FIBROUS DISKS act as cushions between the ball and socket of our jaw…