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Life after braces

The day you get your braces off is a right of passage for many. If you ask anyone who has worn traditional braces what they most look...

Where do lost retainers go?

Perhaps they’re with the missing socks There must be a parallel universe that contains all of our children’s missing items. It’s a land...

Go ahead and toot that horn

Have a musically inclined kid in braces? Your child can keep playing throughout orthodontic treatment, from flutes to French Horns and...

Paying for orthodontic care

Orthodontic care, such as braces or Invisalign, can be a significant expense for many. However, several options are available to help...

When dental anxiety gets in your way

If dental anxiety is getting between you and the smile you want, please know that reputable dental professionals will do everything we...

Is thumb-sucking a problem?

I’m often asked, “When should my child stop using a binky or sucking his thumb?” Consider that as you read this, your tongue is likely on...

Fixing bite issues is important

Your smile looks great but your dentist tells you to see an orthodontist to correct your bite. But why? As the upper and lower teeth...

Goodbye goop, hello 3D technology

Many parents who had braces as a child remember getting impressions, a.k.a. “the goopy molds.” Good news: the goop is gone and 3D...

Back to school with braces

Share these tips with your child to keep them smiling into the school year: Eat braces friendly foods. Look for foods that aren’t sticky,...

3D-printed braces... wait, what?!

There’s new technology in braces: until recently, traditional brackets used in braces have been one-size-fits-all. With 3D printing,...

Clean those clear retainers

If someone in your family uses clear aligners or retainers, they should be cleaning them regularly. Without routine cleaning, they can...

Life after braces

When one of our patients gets their braces off, we have a celebration. We play the Celebration song by Kool & the Gang, of course, and...