As with any healthcare decision, choosing the right orthodontist is an important matter that deserves due diligence. There's certainly no shortage of orthodontic practices in most populated areas, and sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between them all. Choosing the right orthodontist in an informed way matters [...]

Is orthodontic treatment for adults common in this day and age? You may be wondering about this if you're an adult with one of the many bite problems that orthodontists treat. Sadly, many grownups are hesitant about seeing an orthodontist because there's a misconception that this sort of care is [...]

Hopefully, you make healthy decisions most of the time on most days. Taking care of yourself should be part of your regular routine. And this of course includes your dental health. So we wanted to mention some important daily habits that promote oral health. 1. Brush Your Teeth Properly You [...]

Have you been cupping your hands around your mouth to get a whiff of your breath? Has a friend or family member tactfully pulled you aside to mention that there's a not-so-pleasant odor wafting from your mouth? Have people been wincing and flinching when you talk to them in close [...]

A lot of people think of straightened teeth as just a cosmetic improvement. While it's true that having straight teeth boosts confidence, encourages people to smile more, and provides other benefits from the cosmetic change, it's also true that there are real health benefits of straight teeth. If you or [...]

There are several common reasons for having a tooth extracted. Of course, nobody wants to hear the news from their dentist or orthodontist that they need it done. But the procedure is pretty quick and relatively painless during and after, thanks to anesthetic and painkillers. The important thing to keep [...]

Your tongue is a weird and wonderful organ. You use it to talk, eat, and swallow. And, since it's where your taste buds are located, it lets you taste all the delicious things you consume. We thought we'd help you appreciate it a little more by sharing some fun and [...]

Teeth are such a great part of the body! Usually, we write our blog posts about caring for teeth, bite problems, orthodontic treatments, living with braces, and similar topics. Just to change things up a little, this time we thought we'd celebrate these wee white wonders by sharing some interesting [...]

Braces and orthodontic care in general are most often associated with teenagers. It's true that teens as an age group make up the biggest number of orthodontic patients, but they're certainly not the only demographic receiving treatment. Younger kids can benefit from orthodontic care, and so too can adults. But [...]

We often get consulted about crooked teeth or protruding teeth by parents whose children have them, and also often by adults who have them. Teeth that point in the wrong direction are one of the common types of bite problems that orthodontists treat. If you're concerned about crooked teeth or [...]