posted: Jan. 31, 2023.

Thanks for asking! It really depends on the dental age of the patient rather than their chronological age. Usually a good time to have your child evaluated by an orthodontist Read more

posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

The alarm sounds in the morning, you wake up and realize "I forgot to wear my retainer!" If this only happened once, don't panic. Missing one night with a retainer is Read more

posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

If the doctor and our team at My Braces Doctor have recommended a palatal expander, you might be wondering what it is and how it will help you. A palatal Read more

posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read more

posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more

posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more

posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

Now that you’ve graduated from your braces or aligners, you might think you’re finished with orthodontic cleaning tips. Not quite yet! Your retainer needs love, too—not just because it can Read more

posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

The purpose of braces and other forms of orthodontic treatment at My Braces Doctor is to correct malocclusion, also known as crooked or crowded teeth, or “bad bites.” Past orthodontic Read more

posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

If this is your first winter with braces, you might be wondering how to make the best of the holiday season. the doctor and our team have some suggestions for Read more

posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

It’s not unusual for a patient to be unaware of the range of services that orthodontists can provide for their patients. Knowing which services the doctor and our team perform Read more

posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more

posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

One of the many benefits of your clear aligners is that you can remove them to eat. You should brush after every meal, just like you would with traditional braces, Read more

posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

The term malocclusion refers to misalignment of teeth. You may have been born with malocclusion, so your teeth simply grew in crooked, or the misalignment and crowding of your teeth Read more

posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

If you’ve been hiding your smile because you have crooked teeth or gaps between your teeth, it’s time to consider orthodontic treatment with the doctor. Preparing for treatment is an Read more

posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more

posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your Read more