Blog Posts in November, 2019

Don’t Panic! It’s not uncommon to experience a broken wire or a loose bracket when you have traditional braces, so there’s nothing to panic about. The first thing you should do is schedule an ...

When To Clean Your Retainer If you’ve recently had your braces removed, chances are you have a shiny new retainer to keep clean. Here are a few cleaning tips to help keep your retainers clean and your ...

If this is your first Thanksgiving with braces, you may find yourself wondering what foods you can and can’t have this holiday season. While most traditional Thanksgiving foods are ...

Tobacco Use and Your Oral Health Most people are aware that smoking and chewing tobacco can have adverse effects on their overall health—it should be no surprise that tobacco use can also negatively ...

Sucking on a thumb or finger is a common and completely normal habit amongst babies and young children, developing even before they’re born. While holding the thumb or finger in the mouth doesn’t ...

What They Don’t Tell You Before getting braces, you’ve probably heard stories of the pain after tightenings, busted brackets, and rubber bands—but, what about the rest of the experience? Here are 5 ...