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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Author: Anonymous 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, Read more

Author: Anonymous 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 Read more

Author: Anonymous 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 Read more

Author: Anonymous 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 Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

Going back to school is already an exciting (and sometimes nerve-racking) time so we don't want your braces adding to that. Our Houston, Texas team has compiled some helpful tips Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

One exciting part about wearing braces from Jordan Orthodontics is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over each bracket to secure Read more