by Natalie Giles | May 11, 2021 | Blog
Top image used under CC0 Public Domain license. Image cropped and modified from original. WE OFTEN HEAR that it takes fewer muscles to smile than to frown. We’re not sure where that came from, but it isn’t actually true. At least ten muscles are involved in...
by Natalie Giles | May 6, 2021 | Blog
In short, yes. Although orthodontists cannot diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnea on their own, they may be the first medical professionals to recognize symptoms in adults and children. Your orthodontist is well positioned to perform an obstructive sleep apnea...
by Natalie Giles | Apr 27, 2021 | Blog
Just like what’s under the bread in a sandwich. Orthodontists use x-rays to check below the surface to look for extra teeth, missing teeth, impacted teeth or teeth coming into the wrong positions. Speaking of extra teeth, did you know snails have over...
by Natalie Giles | Apr 20, 2021 | Blog
Top image used under CC0 Public Domain license. Image cropped and modified from original. ACROSS THE COUNTRY, some states and cities are starting to reopen, but that doesn’t mean we should immediately stop all precautionary measures and go straight back to life as...
by Natalie Giles | Apr 13, 2021 | Blog
Top image used under CC0 Public Domain license. Image cropped and modified from original. LOOKING FOR SOME trivia to impress people once we can safely have parties again? We humbly present a few of our favorite weird mouth facts for your consideration. We Need...
by Natalie Giles | Apr 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
As long as your retainer doesn’t hurt and still fits over your teeth, you can wear it – even if it feels tight. Your teeth may have slightly shifted, and you may need to wear your retainer longer each day to prevent your teeth from moving. Try wearing...
by Natalie Giles | Mar 31, 2021 | Blog
Top image used under CC0 Public Domain license. Image cropped and modified from original. WHEN WE THINK of the damage that eating disorders can do, we probably first think of the psychological toll and life-threatening malnutrition. However, eating disorders like...
by Natalie Giles | Mar 23, 2021 | Blog
IF YOU WANTED TO STRAIGHTEN your teeth back in the day, you really only had one option–traditional metal braces. The science of orthodontics has evolved significantly in recent years, allowing our patients to have a variety of different options when it comes to...
by Natalie Giles | Mar 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
THE CRISP SMELL OF FRESHLY CUT GRASS on the soccer field, the gleam of the basketball court before a game, the cheering fans at the football stadium, the feeling of the baseball bat, familiar in your hands… There’s no doubt about it–playing sports can be a...
by Natalie Giles | Mar 2, 2021 | Blog
WHAT IS SPIT FOR? It’s a pretty important question in the realm of oral health. People tend to think of saliva in a negative context if they think about it at all, but without spit, we would have a hard time chewing, swallowing, or even tasting our food. We also...
