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Brushing your teeth is very important. It removes plaque, bacteria, and germs, while also keeping your breath fresh and cavities at bay. For all of these same reasons, it’s important to brush your tongue as well! Anything you…

Back-to-school season is just around the corner, strange as the circumstances might be this year. But learning will still happen, whether at home or school, and we encourage you to maintain the same type of back-to-school…

More adults than ever are seeking out orthodontic treatment. The reasons for seeking treatment include correction of an improper bite pattern, improving the look of your smile, and boosting self-esteem! Some adults are…

Canker sores are never fun, but they can be even more painful and annoying when you’re receiving orthodontic treatment. We’ve found that braces can sometimes irritate canker sores enough that they’re more painful and take…

Before you receive body modification or piercing, it’s essential to know all the possible risks. More specifically, if you’re considering getting an oral piercing, there are a few risks to your dental health.

An overbite is when your upper jaw extends too far over your lower jaw. In fact, overbites are one of the main reasons people receive braces, especially our younger patients. Braces will bring the teeth back into the proper…

A decade ago, braces were placed on teenage teeth and the occasional adult. But these days, kids seem to be getting orthodontic treatment earlier and earlier! Many parents wonder when is the right time to bring their child in…

If you’ve just received dental braces, it can be tough to know what is and is not ok to eat or drink. Brushing and flossing are an obvious part of your dental routine, but you may have questions about mouthwash and whether…

Society’s preference for straight, white smiles can make some people feel self-conscious and wanting a change. Getting perfectly aligned teeth is a bit of an investment, in both money and time. This is why mail-order teeth…

When people think about orthodontics, we often think about straight, beautiful teeth! And while this goal can indeed be met through the use of orthodontic treatment, braces can help achieve even more. For example,…