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Rules for Retainer Wear

The most important rule to remember to reap the benefits of wearing your retainer is to always wear your retainers exactly as instructed; otherwise, your teeth could return to their previous position. Whether you are instructed to wear your appliance...

Home Remedies for Orthodontic Irritation

Getting adjusted to your new braces takes some time, and the first few days can be uncomfortable. As you get acclimated to your braces or appliance, you may experience some level of discomfort. Your mouth will typically be sore for 3-5 days after getting...

Foods to Avoid During Orthodontic Treatment

Orthodontic treatment involving wires and brackets requires limiting eating certain types of food to avoid damaging your braces. While you are undergoing treatment you will want to avoid eating hard foods, sugary foods, and sugary beverages, as these...

$500 Off Invisalign for Moms

Moms are always giving, giving, giving, and putting their own needs on the backburner. We want to help with that! It’s mom’s turn now, so we are offering $500 off Invisalign at your complementary consultation to get started. You don’t...

When Should Children See an Orthodontist?

Many parents hold off on bringing their kids to the orthodontist until there are obvious problems with their child’s smile, such as overcrowding, improper spacing, an improper bite, or other very visible issues. There is also a common misconception...

When to Whiten? That is the Question.

Tooth whitening techniques are used to help remove stains and discoloration. While your genes do play a dominant role in the color of your teeth there are outside factors that can cause discoloration including: poor hygiene, tobacco use and drinking dark...

What it means to be a Board Certified Orthodontist

What is a Board Certified Orthodontist? When choosing an orthodontist it is important to select a doctor who is most qualified to fit your needs. An orthodontist can choose to be reviewed by the American Board of Orthodontics, on a voluntary basis,...

Retainers + Actually Wearing Them = Beautiful Smile!

Once our patients have their braces removed, we classify them as being in “Retention”. Retention is a very important phase in your orthodontic treatment. During this time, the doctors will have you come in to evaluate how well you have done...