Your First Orthodontic Appointment

Your First Orthodontic Appointment

Your first visit to your orthodontist’s office is an exciting time! This is your chance to get acquainted, and for you to learn all about the treatments and services they offer. When you walk in, you may find that it looks similar to your regular dentist’s...
Why Should My 7 Year Old See an Orthodontist?

Why Should My 7 Year Old See an Orthodontist?

Many Orthodontists recommend that children receive their initial evaluation from an orthodontist by the age of seven. A lot of parents, referred by their general dentist or pediatrician for a complimentary consultation, are concerned that “seven is too young to be...
How To Know If You Need Invisalign

How To Know If You Need Invisalign

You can use your smile to change the world. But do you need to change your smile? A smile is a curve that sets everything straight, and having straight teeth can help with your self-confidence as you shine your light on the world with your pearly whites. Sometimes...

How Long Is The Invisalign Treatment

So you’ve decided it’s time to straighten your teeth. No one should hide their smile, after all. But where do you start? You’ve heard about Invisalign and how it has become one of the most popular orthodontic solutions these days. But you still have some nagging...
Why You Don’t Need to Worry About Getting Braces?

Why You Don’t Need to Worry About Getting Braces?

Many children are anxious about getting braces. Often, children are scared it will hurt, that they may look silly and get teased and that eating will be difficult. After a chat with your orthodontist, they should feel confident that although it may be uncomfortable...
How Long Can You Go Without Adjusting Your Braces?

How Long Can You Go Without Adjusting Your Braces?

When it comes to bonding braces, your orthodontist doesn’t just see you once, bond them, and off you go for the magic to begin. Having braces and Invisalign requires regular reviews, adjustments, and visits to your orthodontist. The top two ways to get your braces off...
10 Fun Facts about the History of Orthodontics

10 Fun Facts about the History of Orthodontics

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!...
The Difference Between Overbite And Underbite

The Difference Between Overbite And Underbite

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...
How Do You Prevent or Get Rid of Bad Breath?

How Do You Prevent or Get Rid of Bad Breath?

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...