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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...
Nov 22, 20221 min read


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...
Oct 1, 20221 min read


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...
Sep 26, 20221 min read


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,...
Aug 9, 20221 min read


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,...
Aug 9, 20221 min read


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...
Jun 15, 20221 min read


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...
Jun 14, 20221 min read
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