Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means pretty soon you will be surrounded by friends, family, and loads of food! Many Americans look forward to the Thanksgiving feast, but if you have braces, there are a few things to consider. We have put together a list of the best [...]

So you’ve had your braces removed. Unfortunately, this is not the end of your treatment. First, you’ll need to wear a retainer to prevent your teeth from shifting! You’ll need to wear them for as long as it takes for your teeth to settle into a better bite and for [...]

We love seeing our patients, but don’t want it to be because you popped a bracket or broke a wire while trying to enjoy your Halloween! We know it can be difficult to resist eating some of those delicious candies on the no-eat list. To help you choose treats that [...]

A lot of our patients wonder if they should still go to the dentist while seeing an orthodontist. And the answer is a resounding “Yes!” Even though you're receiving professional oral care from another provider, you should definitely still go to the dentist while seeing an orthodontist. And there are [...]

Invisalign clear aligners are a convenient alternative to traditional braces, but they can be a little tricky to get perfectly into place the first few times you do it. They can also be a little stubborn when you get a new set. But don't worry, you'll quickly get the hang [...]

As you're no doubt aware if you or your child wear traditional braces, there are some foods that can easily damage them or get stuck behind the brackets and in the wires. Now that the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa season is upon us, we wanted to provide a quick [...]

Invisalign and other clear aligners are a popular way to correct many types of bite problems. Among other advantages over traditional braces, they're practically invisible, and you remove them when you eat. But as with any type of orthodontic treatment that repositions your teeth, there can be some discomfort or [...]

Invisalign clear aligners are a great option for many patients to treat a wide variety of bite problems. And caring for Invisalign clear aligners properly helps protect them. It also helps keep them clean and therefore invisible—and that invisibility is probably a big part of why you opted for these [...]

If you or your child has braces, keep a package of dental wax—also called orthodontic wax and tooth wax—to keep at home. Your orthodontist may provide it, and it's easy to find in most pharmacies. Here's some basic information about using dental wax on braces. What Is Dental Wax Used [...]

If you're having a problem with your braces, contact your orthodontist to ask whether you should come in promptly for a visit, or if the issue can wait till your next appointment. Some problems can impede treatment and should be fixed without delay, while others are just a nuisance. Of [...]