Five Cool Reasons To Love Floss—Especially While You Have Braces!
For as long as humans have chewed food (that’s a long time) they’ve looked for ways to rid themselves of bits and pieces caught between their...
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Tracing Orthodontics Back To Its Roots In Ancient Dentistry
The orthodontic work that makes your beautiful smile possible wouldn’t exist without modern dentistry. And modern dentistry wouldn’t be anywhere...
Getting The Most From Your Orthodontic Visits
AS ONE OF OUR VALUED PATIENTS AND FRIENDS, you’ve probably never considered the following question, “What can I do to make my visits to the...
During Ortho Treatment, Dental Basics Are Still Important
DID YOU KNOW THAT OCTOBER IS DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH? You didn’t? Well, with your orthodontic treatment underway, dental hygiene is more important...
Introducing….Acceledent!
At Drs. Gemmi and Middleberg's office, we are excited to now offer you Acceledent, an accelerated treatment option that you use at home. This means...
Orthodontics Are Creating A Smile That May Be Your Fountain Of Youth
TOGETHER, WE’RE WORKING HARD ON THOSE PEARLY WHITES OF YOURS... Regardless of whether you’re 12 years old or 52 years old! As you know, here at...
5 Easy Tips For Limiting Sugar During Your Orthodontic Treatment
HOW MUCH SUGAR ARE YOU CONSUMING EACH DAY? Do you know? In many countries, the average can be well over 20 teaspoons per day! Sugar can be a major...
What Every Woman Should Know About Her Oral Health
We understand that we're your orthodontic practice not your general dentist. However, as one of your lifelong health partners we’re concerned,...
Do You Stress Yourself Out Trying NOT To Smile?
YES, WE KNOW THAT going through orthodontic treatment can be a little irritating, a little stressful, and a bit of a pain sometimes. But you already...
Is It Time For A New Toothbrush?
SHAKESPEARE WROTE, “Parting is such sweet sorrow...”. But from everyone here at our practice, we can assure you that the sorrow part ends the...
Kissing’s Pros And Cons (including stuck braces)
Is a kiss risky with braces? You’ll have to answer that question on your own! Once in a while we’ll hear a story about braces getting stuck when...
Back To School! Are Checkups Part Of Your Checklist?
ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, TOOTH DECAY is one of our most common, modern-day chronic diseases. In fact, by the time children...
Eat Healthy To Help Keep Your Teeth Healthy During Orthodontic Treatment
DURING YOUR ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT, we know you hear a lot from our team about the importance of brushing and flossing. But there are other things (we...
Braces, Midnight Snacks, And Your Oral Health
No, you’re not the only one who enjoys sneaking a late-night snack. We know how it is. Some things just taste better after midnight, right? But...
We Care About Your Orthodontics, And About YOU During Pregnancy
Pregnant? Know someone who’s pregnant? There’s plenty to think about during this time! But while you’re picking out baby clothes and reading up...
Bad Breath? Keeping Your Retainer Clean?
Does your breath stink? Do you know if your breath stinks? What causes it? What can be done about it? Here at our practice we often get questions...