A board-certified orthodontist is a dentist who has completed a graduate program in dentistry, receiving their DMD or DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine) and has…

When you think of orthodontics, it’s common for people to believe that pre-teens and teens need a visit to an orthodontist. Although this true, there is also a variety of…

As you may already know, braces provide a wide range of benefit to children, teens, and adults. Benefits such as straighter teeth and a properly aligned bite can provide you…

Sugary foods like candy and soda are treats that many people enjoy. Although these treats and simple carbohydrates such as fruit are delicious, the sugar they contain can cause damage…

With the summer season starting, you can finally enjoy time by the pool, attend summer camp, and go on family vacation.  Summer brings the warmer weather, tasty food and treats,…

Your college years are a great time to get braces. College is a major transition in your life and what better way to enter into this new journey, than by…

Bad breath is a treatable and preventable condition called halitosis that can affect anyone. Those with braces tend to be more susceptible to developing bad breath, so it is essential…

A common question we get from both teens and adults who are getting braces is: can you kiss while wearing braces? You may have heard stories of people getting their…

If you’ve been affected by the cold and flu season, the last thing you are thinking about is your teeth or braces. While you are concentrating on battling your cold…

Although modern braces are more comfortable to wear, it is normal to experience some discomfort at the beginning of your orthodontic treatment or after an orthodontic appointment where your braces…