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...

As an orthodontist, one of the most important bite issues I correct in children are crossbites. There are two types of crossbites:...

Orthodontic care plays a crucial role in ensuring your child’s oral health and overall well-being. While it might seem early, the...

The general idea of a mouth rinse is to dislodge trapped food particles and reach places that brushing and flossing miss. But is it...

We offer treatment coordinator services to help. Having dental insurance is great, but sorting out what is covered is complicated. This...

Canker sores are common, shallow ulcers that appear inside the mouth for a variety of reasons such as changes in diet, hormones, injury...

One of the biggest concerns we hear from moms of children going into braces is that their child is not going to take good enough care of...

In orthodontia, we call them elastics, but most patients refer to them as rubber bands. These tiny circular bands are used with braces to...

This goes for teens — and moms Vaping may seem like a way around getting yellow smoker’s teeth, but not so fast. Just because...

When I was 10 years old, my parents took me to the orthodontist because I hadn’t lost my front baby teeth, which are usually lost by age...