If you had braces as a child, you may remember having these tiny rubber bands as part of your treatment. We still use these circular bands (we call them elastics) because they are effective in moving teeth with more force than we can get with braces alone.

One of the biggest concerns we hear from moms of children getting braces is that their child won’t be able to properly clean their teeth. Here’s a plan for getting into those nooks and crannies...

As the holidays approach and family budgets tighten, many parents wonder how to make orthodontic care fit financially. The end of the year can actually be one of the best times to start! Many insurance plans include orthodontic benefits that reset in January — if you haven’t used them yet, check before they expire. And if you’re planning ahead, scheduling early in the new year lets you take advantage of fresh benefits right away.

Moms are often the ones taking care of everyone else and putting themselves last. If you’ve put off making changes to your smile, make this new year your turn to shine.

While orthodontic treatment has become more comfortable over the years, your child is likely to experience a few days of discomfort when they first get their braces. So be sure to have the house stocked with plenty of soft foods like soups, yogurts, bananas, mashed potatoes, pancakes, scrambled eggs and — our favorite — smoothies!

It’s back-to-school time, and your child has joined the band — good for them! If they have dental braces, clear aligners or other orthodontia, they can happily toot those horns throughout orthodontic treatment.

If your child is active — and most of them are — protecting their smile goes beyond wearing a mouthguard during sports. One often-overlooked risk? Front teeth that stick out too far.

Visiting the orthodontist can feel overwhelming for neurodivergent children, but with the right accommodations, it can be a positive and successful experience. If your child has sensory sensitivities, anxiety or other specific needs, ask for these when scheduling an appointment:

If you have a child with braces, you’ve likely been given packets of dental wax during your child’s orthodontic journey. What is this stuff, exactly?

Thumb-sucking and pacifier use are natural self-soothing habits for infants and toddlers, but prolonged use can impact dental development.

And here you thought the age-old question was about the chicken and the egg. So, which should come first when it comes to dental care? Acc

If someone in your family uses clear aligners or retainers, they should be cleaning them regularly.

We’re proud to introduce our newest orthodontist, Dr. Jin Xu. Dr. Xu grew up in China, where she remembers getting braces. “I had an underbi

When you or your child need orthodontics, it can seem a bit overwhelming. It’s important to know what to expect and how to maximize...

If someone’s snoring is interrupting your sleep, there are solutions. In dentistry, we offer what is called a mandibular advancement device

If you missed out on braces as a child, or your teeth have shifted over time, it’s not too late to get a beautiful, healthy smile. Adults...

As an adult, your memories of orthodontia were likely ones of bulky metal brackets and clunky headgear, straight out of a teen rom-com....

It can be super helpful to know how to manage orthodontic emergencies to keep your child’s treatment on track and minimize discomfort....

Until recently, traditional brackets used in orthodontic braces have been one-size-fits-all. We now offer custom brackets made with 3D...

When correcting jaw and bite alignment, headgear is often used in orthodontics. Headgear is considered an external “appliance,” as we...