If the doctor and our team recommend a Hawley retainer to complete your orthodontic treatment, you’re getting a classic. This retainer, invented by Dr. Charles Hawley, has been in use
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Getting a Retainer? Make It Personal!
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
If the doctor and our team recommend a Hawley retainer to complete your orthodontic treatment, you’re getting a classic. This retainer, invented by Dr. Charles Hawley, has been in use
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Thanksgiving in North America
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving
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Wax Facts
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
In the long run, wearing braces is so worth it. Whether you’re working toward straight teeth, an improved bite, or both, you’ll end up with a beautiful smile! But sometimes,
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How Long Do I Need To Wear Retainers?
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
Once you get your braces off, you want to make sure your smile remains straight! This is where retainers come in.
Once your braces come off, you’ll be fitted for a
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How Long Will I Wear My Braces?
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
How long? Well, a beautiful smile is both science and art—proper teeth and jaw alignment united with aesthetically pleasing results. Orthodontists achieve both these outcomes with a careful analysis of
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Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
posted: Oct. 30, 2021.
In addition to the usual tooth and gum problems, dentists also see patients with soft tissue infections in and around the mouth. One of the more common of these Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Fun Halloween with Braces
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
Having teeth encased in braces can be discouraging during Halloween. If you or your child has braces, there are certain candies to avoid this holiday season—and in general—while you have
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
posted: Oct. 20, 2021.
Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Braces and Band? Play On!
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
You’re in the band and you’re getting braces. Now what? If you are a member of the string or percussion sections, you can go back to rehearsal. You’re good to
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Hey, Metal Mouth, Hey, Train Tracks! Six Funny Comebacks for People Who Wear Braces
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
Brace-ism: believe it or not, it’s a concept. The Urban Dictionary defines brace-ism as “acting mean to people who have braces on their teeth.” Phrases like metal mouth, brace face,
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Implants Can Provide Effective Options for Total Tooth Replacement
posted: Oct. 10, 2021.
Losing all your teeth can dramatically impact your life for the worst. Fortunately, we can give you your "teeth" back. The most common way, at least until a few Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Halloween Guidelines from the American Association of Orthodontists
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
Fall can be a really enjoyable time of the year for you and your family. The kids are back in school, the leaves are changing, and Halloween approaches. This holiday
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Are Implants a No-Go for You? Consider These Other Restoration Options
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.
Our primary aim as dentists is to preserve teeth. There are times, however, when preserving a tooth is no longer worth the effort and we must recommend removing it. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your First Orthodontist Visit
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
If you’ve never been to an orthodontist before, you might be wary of what to expect during your first visit. Your dentist may have recommended an orthodontic appliance if it
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not
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Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.
If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these Read moreCategory: Oral Health