Do you ever feel like you’ve missed the boat when it comes to orthodontic treatment? Maybe you should have tackled it when you were in college or begged your parents to get it over with in middle school. What matters now is you’re considering it. You’re thinking about getting the smile you’ve always wanted by…
Read MoreYour retainer. You remember your orthodontist telling you how important it was, but that was years ago, and you haven’t given it even a second glance lately. It may be collecting dust in some drawer, or maybe it’s lost forever, but no matter what, wearing it is still a big deal. Life happens and it’s…
Read MoreIf you’re sporting brand new braces, you may be unsure about what all the parts and pieces do. You know they’re all working together to correct your smile, but how? WHAT DO RUBBER BANDS DO ON BRACES? Some of the main components of braces are brackets and wires. Brackets, as you’ve discovered, attach to your…
Read MoreSnack time is one of the best ways to fight the winter blues. After all, there’s nothing quite like getting cozy by the fireplace while you share some tasty treats with your family. But for parents of kids with braces, it can be a bit tricky finding braces-friendly snacks their kids will enjoy. Many go-to…
Read MoreWe’re happy to announce that Patty has joined our team as our office manager. Here are some fun facts about her. 1. What’s your midnight go-to snack? Popcorn 2. What was your favorite book, toy, or outfit as a child? A stuffed toy rabbit, I loved the stuffing right out of him 3. What is…
Read MoreThe time commitment of having braces is one reason why some people worry about starting orthodontic treatment. But once you get to look at your brand new smile and enjoy a bite that’s more comfortable, you’ll be very thankful you stuck with it! You’ll get a time estimate of how long your treatment should take…
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