by Natalie Giles | Nov 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered how your bite affects the way you eat? It can certainly affect how straight your teeth are. When it comes to teeth, the bite is one of the most critical factors. Your bite type is determined by an orthodontist who will examine your upper and...
by Natalie Giles | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Most of us wish we had a beautiful smile and wonderfully straight teeth. If you’ve had braces put on by an orthodontist, you’re already halfway there. But don’t think of braces as a quick or easy fix. In fact, they require regular adjustments and assessments by your...
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 | 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 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 | Dec 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
PEOPLE USED TO THINK that gum recession was an inevitability of getting older, but that’s not necessarily true. What is gum recession? It’s when the edge of the gum tissue recedes from around the crown of the tooth, exposing more and more of the root. We often think...