How Do You Prevent or Get Rid of Bad Breath?

How Do You Prevent or Get Rid of Bad Breath?

Bad breath is something we all want to avoid, especially while speaking in social situations. Luckily there are a few things you can do to reduce the chance of developing a bad breath, also referred to as halitosis. While there’s no cure for bad breath, you can help...
Teeth Grinding – Can Braces Help With Teeth Grinding?

Teeth Grinding – Can Braces Help With Teeth Grinding?

If you’ve been told you’re a teeth grinder, you may wonder if orthodontic treatment can save your teeth from their nightly assault. Braces and Invisalign can help you reduce or stop grinding at night if your teeth or jaw are misaligned. Straightening and aligning...
How Long Will My Treatment Take?

How Long Will My Treatment Take?

“How long will my treatment take?” is probably the most common question we hear from patients. From the day you begin treatment, we know you are counting down the days that remain until you have your perfect smile. There are many factors that contribute to the length...
5 Health Benefits of Straight Teeth

5 Health Benefits of Straight Teeth

Having straight teeth is about more than just an attractive smile. The alignment of your teeth has a significant impact on your overall oral and digestive health, and crooked teeth can cause an array of problems ranging from tooth decay to jaw pain. This is why it’s...
What Does Tightening Braces Do?

What Does Tightening Braces Do?

Braces work to correct dental problems including malocclusion (bite), crooked and crowded teeth. Orthodontic treatment takes place over months or even years with teeth slowly being moved into their correct position. For treatment to keep progressing, we must tighten...
How Do Braces Fix an Overbite

How Do Braces Fix an Overbite

An overbite can cause you to become self-conscious about your smile. It’s also known to cause many health problems. Therefore, it’s essential to seek immediate orthodontic treatment to lessen the negative effect it has on your wellbeing. The good news is overbites can...
Common Teeth Alignment Problems

Common Teeth Alignment Problems

When your upper front teeth are relatively forward of your bottom teeth, and the peaks and valleys of both your upper and lower teeth meet comfortably, you have an ideal bite. Unfortunately, having an ideal bite is not the case for most; instead, many people suffer...