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...
by Natalie Giles | Jul 16, 2024 | Blog
Lingual braces have become increasingly popular in recent years. Their rise in popularity is related to several different factors, including more adults seeking orthodontic treatment and more people being self-conscious of their looks. Lingual braces can treat most...
