February 13, 2022
The point of a practice is to put the patients first — and there’s no such thing as being too focused on an individual’s care. Consequently, shouldn’t an orthodontist’s technology be just as patient-centric as the whole of the team? We think so. Thus, we’d like to take a moment to review the patient-centric technology […]
January 13, 2022
A little bad breath here and there is normal. If we’ve eaten something particularly pungent or had to cut our two minutes’ worth of toothbrushing time short because we ran late before work, chances are we won’t spend the day smelling like cinnamon or mint. But when your child has bad breath, you have to […]
December 17, 2021
As you and/or your child prepare for the coming appointment where your wires and brackets will be applied, it’s natural to feel on edge. Particularly for those who anticipate some level of pain, a fine thread of fear may even creep in, making it more difficult to feel excited for the orthodontic journey to come. […]
November 18, 2021
The end of high school heralds the time wherein your child will officially embark upon adulthood, meaning you’ll want to immortalize every moment you can during those final years. And their senior pictures are especially likely to hold the attention of the whole family. Consequently, it makes sense that you and/or your child feel particularly […]
October 17, 2021
From the fear of physical discomfort to the general sense of insecurity one feels when the metal brackets are applied, we understand that many orthodontic patients are crossing their fingers and hoping for a treatment option that concludes sooner rather than later. Of course, that depends entirely on what your teeth currently look like and […]
September 13, 2021
As Halloween night creeps closer and closer, you already know that anyone wearing braces would be wise to steer clear of monstrous hard candies and chocolate-covered nuts. But what else might you accidentally overlook while you relish the spoils of a successful night of trick-or-treating? Unfortunately, both gummies and caramel apples — two wickedly delicious […]
July 15, 2021
The idea of needing a cavity filled is typically not a pleasant one for most patients. The good news, however, is that modern technology has rendered the entire process nearly painless, and we even have a variety of material options for fillings depending on the patient’s unique circumstances and desires! And don’t worry — getting […]
June 12, 2021
Nerves and trepidation are common when a patient walks in to either get their braces put on or have them adjusted. After all, even once they’re back in the comfort of their own home, the discomfort of the braces themselves may last longer than the window of time they spend in the orthodontist’s chair. But […]
May 15, 2021
Happy World Orthodontics Day! We hope you take a moment to celebrate with us by spending some time with our orthodontists and checking out the video below. Dr. Matt: Dr. Mary: Both of Our Orthodontists:
May 7, 2021
Summer is approaching, and the only thing on your mind is uncovering those deflated beach balls for a relaxing beach vacation. During this time of no homework or school, it can be easy to let things fall through the cracks as your kids begin to focus on that glorious feeling of having absolutely nothing to […]
