IF YOU OR YOUR child recently got braces, you may have been handed a list of foods to avoid. Sticky candies, hard snacks, popcorn, and chewing gum often top the list. Understandably, this can feel a little frustrating — especially if your favorite treat made the “do...
SWIMMING IS A FANTASTIC way to stay active and healthy, especially during the warmer months. It promotes cardiovascular fitness, builds endurance, and provides low-impact exercise for people of all ages. But while you may be focused on protecting your skin from the...
WHEN MOST PEOPLE think about the reasons for straightening teeth, appearance and oral health are usually the first things that come to mind. However, orthodontic treatment can also play a critical role in improving speech. Crooked teeth, bite issues, and jaw...
HAVE YOU EVER wondered how people in the past dealt with something as common as bad breath? In Medieval England, even without the toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dentists we rely on today, people still cared about having fresh breath, but their understanding of dental...
HAVE YOU EVER wondered how people in the past dealt with something as common as bad breath? In Medieval England, even without the toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dentists we rely on today, people still cared about having fresh breath, but their understanding of dental...
ONE OF THE MOST common questions orthodontists hear is, “Will my wisdom teeth affect my straight smile?” Whether you are preparing to begin orthodontic treatment or are already wearing braces or aligners, it is important to understand how wisdom teeth may relate to...
