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Find Out how Your Diet can Cause Cavities
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. the doctor and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth Read more
Will my child benefit from early orthodontic treatment?
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontic treatment for children should start at around age seven. the doctor can evaluate your child’s orthodontic needs early on to see if Read more
New Year’s Resolutions—Counting Down to a Beautiful Smile
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Traditionally, January is a great time to choose some bad habits you’d like to lose, and some good habits you’d like to develop. If one of your goals this year Read more
New Year's Eve
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Jordan Orthodontics included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to come. Read more
Crushing the Ice-Chewing Habit
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read more
Worst Candy for Braces
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Most kids love candy; actually, most people in general love candy. So when it comes time for you to get braces there can often be a natural conflict between candy Read more
Your First Winter in Braces? Tips for a Warm and Wonderful Holiday
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

If this is your first winter with braces, you might be wondering how to make the best of the holiday season. the doctor and our team have some suggestions for Read more
Getting a Retainer? Make It Personal!
Author: Anonymous 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 Read more
Thanksgiving in North America
Author: Anonymous 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 Read more
Wax Facts
Author: Anonymous 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, Read more
How Long Do I Need To Wear Retainers?
Author: Anonymous 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 Read more
How Long Will I Wear My Braces?
Author: Anonymous 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 Read more
Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
Author: Anonymous 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 more
Category: Oral Health
A Fun Halloween with Braces
Author: Anonymous 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 Read more
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
Author: Anonymous 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 more
Category: Dental Procedures
Braces and Band? Play On!
Author: Anonymous 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 Read more