by Natalie Giles | Dec 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered where braces came from, how past centuries dealt with orthodontic care, or even where the word orthodontics comes from? We did some research, and we learned a few things about the history of orthodontics, and we hope you learn something new too!...
by Natalie Giles | Dec 20, 2022 | Blog
The alignment of your upper teeth with your lower teeth impacts your appearance and your overall health. If your teeth are not misaligned, you may have difficulties with vital functions like chewing and speaking. Malocclusions or misaligned bites can also cause teeth...
by Natalie Giles | Dec 13, 2022 | Blog
Bad breath is something we all want to avoid, especially while speaking in social situations. Luckily there are a few things you can do to reduce the chance of developing a bad breath, also referred to as halitosis. While there’s no cure for bad breath, you can help...
by Natalie Giles | Dec 6, 2022 | Blog
If you want to straighten your teeth and are considering Invisalign, you might be wondering what happens when you go to bed. Of course, with traditional braces that attach to your teeth, you have no choice but to leave them in. But what about Invisalign? Do you sleep...
by Natalie Giles | Nov 15, 2022 | Blog
If you’ve been told you’re a teeth grinder, you may wonder if orthodontic treatment can save your teeth from their nightly assault. Braces and Invisalign can help you reduce or stop grinding at night if your teeth or jaw are misaligned. Straightening and aligning...
by Natalie Giles | Nov 8, 2022 | Blog
“How long will my treatment take?” is probably the most common question we hear from patients. From the day you begin treatment, we know you are counting down the days that remain until you have your perfect smile. There are many factors that contribute to the length...
by Natalie Giles | Nov 1, 2022 | Blog
Having straight teeth is about more than just an attractive smile. The alignment of your teeth has a significant impact on your overall oral and digestive health, and crooked teeth can cause an array of problems ranging from tooth decay to jaw pain. This is why it’s...
by Natalie Giles | Oct 25, 2022 | Blog
Braces work to correct dental problems including malocclusion (bite), crooked and crowded teeth. Orthodontic treatment takes place over months or even years with teeth slowly being moved into their correct position. For treatment to keep progressing, we must tighten...
by Natalie Giles | Oct 18, 2022 | Blog
An overbite can cause you to become self-conscious about your smile. It’s also known to cause many health problems. Therefore, it’s essential to seek immediate orthodontic treatment to lessen the negative effect it has on your wellbeing. The good news is overbites can...
by Natalie Giles | Oct 11, 2022 | Blog
When your upper front teeth are relatively forward of your bottom teeth, and the peaks and valleys of both your upper and lower teeth meet comfortably, you have an ideal bite. Unfortunately, having an ideal bite is not the case for most; instead, many people suffer...
