During Orthodontic Treatment, Your Saliva Continues To Play A Big Role In Your Oral Health
DURING YOUR ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT you probably don’t think very often about your spit (and frankly, we’d be a little worried about you if you...
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How About Some Tooth Trivia?
Did You Know... Did you know that the stern-faced farmer that American artist Grant Wood used as the model for his famous painting American Gothic...
Vacationing? Prepare For Orthodontic Or Dental Emergencies
Picture this: you and your family have traveled to a gorgeous beach location for a week of fun in the sun. You’re about to do some serious...
June is Migraine Awareness Month
Our team is not only concerned with your orthodontic treatment but we also care about your overall health and comfort. That's why we want to address...
The Role Of Calcium And Vitamin D In Keeping Teeth Healthy
Under all that awesome orthodontic work we’re doing together, we’re well aware that there are teeth! And we’re always concerned about their...
Why Our Orthodontic Practice Has A Facebook Page
FOR US, IT’S ALL ABOUT ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS and being easily accessible to you—our valued patients and friends. It’s Simple, Really Our...
Understand The Effects Of Sports And Energy Drinks
You already suspect that energy drinks contain a lot of sugar, but at least they're not as bad as soda pop, right? You wouldn't be alone if you’ve...
Smiling Can Improve Life And Your Health
Chances are you don't think much about smiling. It just “happens” once in a while, right? You hear something funny. You meet someone new. You...
Some Thoughts About Eating Disorders And Your Oral Health
According to the American Dental Association as many as 10 million Americans are affected by serious eating disorders such as binge eating, bulimia,...
A Warm THANKS For Your Kind Referrals
It isn't very often that we get a chance to extend a big “virtual hug” to you—our valued patents and friends—for the trust and confidence...
Tooth Decay Is On The Rise In Preschoolers
A RECENT STORY IN THE NEW YORK TIMES has left parents worrying about their young children's oral health. Why, you ask? Tooth decay is on the rise,...
Chewing Tobacco Can Harm Your Smile
Let's face the facts, chewing tobacco may be smokeless, but it’s definitely not harmless! In fact, the effects of chewing tobacco on your teeth and...
Regular Floss Or A Waterpik?
An often asked question here at our orthodontic practice is whether or not to use regular string floss or a waterpik during daily oral care. Its...
People Are Putting Tattoos On Their Teeth Now!?
You may have heard about the odd temporary “teeth tattoos” fad that erupted in the East. Did you know that there are “dental artists” in the...
Carefully Clean Your Teeth Around Those Braces!
Do you have braces? Underneath all that metal, your beautiful pearly whites are shifting and inching closer each day toward an absolutely fantastic...
What’s The Deal With Bad Breath?
A COMMON QUESTION WE GET ASKED HERE AT OUR PRACTICE IS, “What causes bad breath?” "How do we help or prevent it?" Of course, we also get asked if...