Children’s jaws are still growing, which makes early orthodontic care especially effective. During childhood, the bones are more adaptable and responsive to treatment. This flexibility allows orthodontists to guide jaw development and tooth positioning before growth is complete. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive an initial orthodontic evaluation by age seven (AAO, 2023). At this stage, […]

Once your orthodontic treatment is complete and you’ve achieved a straight, beautiful smile, you’ll need to wear a dental retainer. Your retainer will prevent your teeth from shifting out of position, which could cause you to need braces again in the future! Because your dental retainer is going to be a part of your dental […]

The way that you store and care for your toothbrush can have an impact on your oral health. Many of us probably don’t think twice about how we’re cleaning and storing our toothbrush, but it’s something we should pay more attention to! There are ways to make sure that your toothbrush is clean and disinfected, […]

If you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment and planning on taking a holiday vacation, there are a few things you should do to be prepared. There are a few things you should plan on taking with you while you’re out of town. These items include: Travel toothbrush Fluoride toothpaste Travel-sized bottle of mouthwash Flosspick, interdental brushes, or […]

As many as 80% of people have a type of naturally occurring fungi in their mouths. These fungi are known as candida albicans. If the numbers are low enough, these fungi aren’t harmful, but if their numbers get too high, it can result in a fungal infection known as glossitis. Glossitis Cause Candida albicans are […]