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New Year’s Resolutions—Counting Down to a Beautiful Smile
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
Traditionally, January is a great time to choose some bad habits you’d like to lose, and some good habits you’d like to develop. If one of your goals this year Read more -
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more -
Working Behind the Scenes—Lingual Braces
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
There are many great reasons to see an orthodontist. For a healthier bite. For straighter teeth. For a more confident smile. So why are you hesitating? If the visibility of Read more -
Does my child need two-phase treatment?
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
You might be surprised to see one of your second grader’s friends with a dental appliance. Isn’t orthodontic work just for teenagers? And, if not, should your seven-year-old be sporting Read more -
Celebrate the Season with Braces-Friendly Treats
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with the holidays around the corner, and visions of sugarplums and other tasty desserts dancing in everyone’s head. Except, this year you have Read more -
How Braces Can Work at Any Age
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
The team at My Braces Doctor loves to help adults achieve straighter teeth and a beautiful smile. If you are considering getting braces, here are some things you’ll need to Read more -
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.
At My Braces Doctor we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter Read more -
The Many Benefits of Braces
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.
It’s true that orthodontic braces can give you a beautiful smile. But did you know there are other benefits of having braces than just getting perfectly straight teeth? the doctor Read more -
National Brush Day
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.
October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more -
Witch Halloween Treats Are Trickiest for Your Teeth and Braces?
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.
It’s that time of year again—Halloween! Carving pumpkins. Creating costumes. And, of course, collecting candy. But some of the candies in that collection aren’t much of a treat for your teeth. Read more -
Why choose an orthodontic specialist over a general dentist?
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.
Patients have so many choices for straightening their teeth nowadays — clear aligners, ceramic braces, lingual braces, self-ligating braces — but who is best suited to guide them through orthodontic Read more -
Too old for braces? You Might be Surprised
posted: Oct. 17, 2023.
Although adolescence is a common time to get braces, there’s no reason for adults of any age to have to deal with crooked teeth, overbite, underbite, or other dental issues. Read more -
The Importance of Wearing Your Retainer after Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Oct. 10, 2023.
It's the big day and your braces are finally coming off! Does that mean you are completely done? Not so fast! After you complete your treatment here at My Braces Read more -
Fall Holiday Guide for Braces
posted: Oct. 03, 2023.
If this is your child’s first holiday season with braces, here are some tips on how to help children get the most enjoyment from these celebrations without compromising their braces Read more -
Tips for Handling and Avoiding Orthodontic Emergencies
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.
The best way to avoid orthodontic emergencies is to know how to take care of your braces properly throughout your entire treatment. However, emergencies are … well, emergencies, and sometimes Read more -
Braces Repairs—Should You Try This at Home?
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
No matter how careful you are, accidents can happen. Perhaps it’s a slice of apple that was a little bit larger than it should have been. Or you were chewing Read more