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Why Choose a Certified Orthodontic Specialist

We all have smile goals, and no one is better equipped to help you achieve yours than an orthodontist (also known as an orthodontic specialist). Here’s why: Certified orthodontic specialists receive extra training. Both dentists and orthodontists are doctors who provide oral care for children and adults, but they do so in different ways. Dentists focus …

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When Does My Child Need to See an Orthodontist?

“When does my child need to see an orthodontist?” is a common question we get from parents. The American Academy of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends children see an orthodontist by age 7 — and for good reason. Orthodontists do more than straighten teeth. Sure, an attractive smile may be a patient’s desired outcome, but the bite’s health (the …

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Pizza Delivery – Delicious. Braces Delivery – Nah.

You can order just about anything for delivery these days, including braces. But should you? Online companies offer a cheap solution for straightening teeth without a visit to a dentist or orthodontist in person. These companies usually have patients take an impression of their teeth using putty and a tray. You mail the impressions back …

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What you and your teen need to know about oral piercings

ORAL PIERCINGS: THE FACTS Teens look to oral piercing as an awesome form of self-expression. However, the medical community almost unanimously views it as a dangerous practice. Here’s why. Piercings promote dental problems Any puncture of the tongue, lip, cheek, and uvula (the tiny tissue that hangs at the back of the throat) is considered …

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Why your young athlete needs to wear a mouthguard

DOES MY CHILD NEED A MOUTHGUARD? Yes! Children should wear mouthguards when playing any type of contact sport (football, hockey, boxing), non-contact sports (softball, baseball, soccer), or recreational activity (skateboarding, mountain biking). The mouth guard will protect your child’s soft tissue, tongue and lips and reduce the risk chipping or breaking teeth during these activities. …

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