by Natalie Giles | Sep 24, 2024 | Blog
For braces to work properly they need time to straighten and align your teeth. There is no magic fix; braces usually need around 18 months to do their job. This length of time can feel like an eternity but, after treatment, you will enjoy a straight smile for the rest...
by Natalie Giles | Sep 17, 2024 | Blog
It’s true, wisdom teeth can cause a range of problems for much of the population. However, not everyone has to go to the trouble and expense of having wisdom teeth removed, regardless of whether you have orthodontic treatment. There are many half-truths and myths...
by Natalie Giles | Sep 10, 2024 | Blog
The question about throwing away your retainers is a common one. It’s understandable. Patients feel like they’ve been taking extra care of their teeth for years while they had braces and then with a retainer. They want to do away with it all and do nothing more than...
by Natalie Giles | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog
Nowadays, braces are so common that most people hardly notice them. However, some people with braces may still feel self-conscious about their appearance, especially if they have just been applied. Here are a few things you can do so your braces aren’t as obvious....
by Natalie Giles | Aug 27, 2024 | Blog
Elastics are an important part of treatment for many people with braces. They are used to treat misaligned teeth including an overbite, underbite, open bite, and crossbite. The elastic bands work by applying additional force to certain areas of the mouth to move the...
by Natalie Giles | Aug 20, 2024 | Blog
If you’re now wearing your last Invisalign aligner, congratulations! The main part of your treatment journey is coming to an end and you have the smile you’ve been dreaming of. While your active treatment phase may be finishing, you’ll be moving into the maintenance...
by Natalie Giles | Aug 13, 2024 | Blog
If you rinse your mouth after you’ve finished brushing, you’re not the only one. Most people think it’s best to wash away toothpaste, but it’s not considered best practice. We debunk this and other myths about cleaning your teeth. Myth #1 Rinse your Mouth After...
by Natalie Giles | Aug 6, 2024 | Blog
Braces might seem to be all the protection teeth need while playing sports. But nothing can be further from the truth. Teeth need another form of security while on the field; neither braces nor clear aligners offer the shelter teeth need, but a mouthguard can. Youth...
by Natalie Giles | Jul 30, 2024 | Blog
STAINS ARE BAD enough on our clothes; we especially don’t want them on our teeth. Nothing can tarnish the joy and accomplishment of Braces-Off day like discolored patches where the brackets used to be. Where do these stains come from and how can patients avoid them?...
by Natalie Giles | Jul 23, 2024 | Blog
ANYONE WHO HAS had braces knows that feeling of pressure that gradually pushes teeth toward their correct positions, but what’s really going on? Orthodontic treatment is fascinating all the way down to the cellular level, and we want to bring our patients in for a...
