
What if my dentist hasn’t sent my child to the orthodontist?
December 10, 2018
A referral from the dentist might not happen if the dentist isn’t evaluating the bite. AAO orthodontists don’t require a referral from a dentist.
Read more
7 Facts About Orthodontics
November 27, 2018
Whether you call the process “braces,” “orthodontics,” or simply straightening your teeth, these 7 facts about orthodontics may surprise you.
Read more
The Leaves are Changing – Can My Bite Change, Too?
November 9, 2018
Change can be predictable, like the annual transformation of leaves. We can expect changes in our bodies, too - especially our teeth.
Read more
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Teeth
October 11, 2018
10 things you didn't know about your teeth: A tooth can come in with a cavity and back teeth are called “molars.” Just to name a few.
Read more
Is My Dentist Also An Orthodontist?
September 4, 2018
Your dentist may even offer orthodontic services, leading you to assume that he/she is an orthodontist. But the truth is that putting aligners or braces on teeth does not make a doctor an orthodontist.
Read more
Six Must-Haves for Cleaning Teeth with Braces or Aligners When You’re on the Go
July 31, 2018
Situations inevitably come up when you’re on the go and need to freshen up. Do your teeth a favor and be prepared with these six must-haves for cleaning teeth on the go.
Read more
Orthodontic Treatment with Clear Aligners
June 13, 2018
Like traditional braces, clear aligners are designed to move teeth a little at a time. The aligners are plastic replicas of your teeth. Wearing them puts gentle pressure on the teeth, ever-so-slightly repositioning them.
Read more
The Dog Ate My Retainers
May 16, 2018
The working theory is that dogs are attracted by the smell of the materials from which retainers are made, as well as saliva. With their powerful jaws, dogs can render retainers useless in no time.
Read more