How Wearing Elastics Impacts Treatment Time

Yes … elastic wear or lack of it, when prescribed, influences your treatment time!  Elastics should be worn exactly as the doctor prescribes.  If you forget to wear them do not double up the next day – that won’t make your teeth move any faster and it could make your...

Jaw Pain?

Don’t be one of the 10 million Americans who suffer from TMJ and struggle daily with pain, jaw stiffness, sore shoulders and intense headaches, never knowing that a visit to the Orthodontist could solve all of these problems! Orthodontics is one effective approach...
Adults: Reasons to See an Orthodontist

Adults: Reasons to See an Orthodontist

It’s not just about giving you a beautiful smile—getting your teeth aligned will also prevent other serious problems. Is it time to see an orthodontist? Check out the signs listed below. We would appreciate being the orthodontist you come see .. give us a call today...
Bruxism: Do You Clench or Grind Your Teeth?

Bruxism: Do You Clench or Grind Your Teeth?

Bruxism is a condition where you grind or clench your teeth. Most people with bruxism either grind/clench unconsciously during the day or while they sleep. Bruxism is typically either a response to stress or anxiety, or indicative of something wrong with your bite or...