Maintaining good oral hygiene is important for a variety of reasons. It’s doubly important if you are in orthodontic treatment. I am often asked if having braces causes cavities. The short answer is no. However, poor oral hygiene while you have braces on your teeth could lead to cavities if you’re not careful. Patients who…
If you can remember as far back as your teenage years, you are a teenager, or you are the lucky parent of one, you’ll probably agree that those are trying times. Emotions run high and self-esteem can become low – something we see a lot of when it comes to young adults with misaligned teeth.…
Stress is a nasty condition that can have harmful affects throughout the entire body – including teeth. National Stress Awareness Month is observed in April each year, so we’re taking some time to explain not only how stress can affect your overall health, but how it can interfere with your orthodontic treatment as well. Like…
Imagine a bright, athletic, handsome, and funny kid who lacks self-confidence and feels awkward in social settings. What could be the cause of this lack of confidence? Believe or not, it could be something as simple as overjet. April is a great time to talk about this type of malocclusion because it is National Facial…