Blog Posts in health

Braces-Safe Sweets and Treats With the holidays nipping at heels, you may find yourself wondering what Christmas goodies you can and can’t have when you have braces. While there are some restrictions ...

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 ...

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 ...

Let’s face it, everyone experiences bad breath every now and again—but what exactly causes it? The culprit in most cases of bad breath is bacteria. The bacteria that live in your mouth break down ...

Deciding on an orthodontic treatment is a huge step that requires a lot of assurance. You want to know if that is the right thing to do for you or your loved one. Also, depending on the complexity of ...