When  participating in contact sports, a mouth guard is an absolute necessity. Most of us believe that athletes wear mouth guards in order to keep their teeth from getting chipped or broken. Protection of teeth is certainly one of the advantages, but there are many more perks for athletes that wear mouth guards. In fact, athletes [...]

A visit to a college blog will quickly tell you that braces can be the cause of worry and insecurity for the college-bound student. First year college students write about wanting to create a great first impression and they worry that braces will make them look too young. They also worry about when they’re going to [...]

True orthodontic emergencies are very rare during orthodontic treatment.  Some inconveniences should be expected during treatment and are considered normal.  Many times repairs can be handled during your next scheduled appointment, however, we are here to serve you and encourage you to contact our office if you have any questions.  For orthodontic emergencies that can [...]

Your child has just been fitted with braces and is worried about going back to school, looking different and being teased. There may also be worries about how to eat at school and how to care for the teeth and the braces. Parents can never calm all fears, and no matter how we might wish [...]

When you’re wearing braces, the orthodontic appliances, brackets and wires can be damaged by some types of foods. That’s why your orthodontist gives you dietary guidelines. The foods you’ll want to keep away from your braces are primarily hard or sticky. Just to be able to compare the do’s and don’ts, we’ll go over the “not to [...]