Post-Braces Care: Wear your retainer!
Many patients underestimate the importance of wearing their retainers after their braces come off, but it is one of the most critical post care practices
April 21, 2021
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Many patients underestimate the importance of wearing their retainers after their braces come off, but it is one of the most critical post care practices
Sticky, hard, and gooey: these candies fill your dopamine receptors with spasms of sugar-filled joy, but if you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment at Family Orthodontics in
Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be
Happy March from the team of Family Orthodontics! It’s officially a whole year since life changed unexpectedly last March with the spread of Covid-19. On
Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten
Well, of course, they already are working for you—as an essential part of the alignment process. Rubber bands, also known as elastic ligatures, are used
When we think braces, we can’t help but think of the brackets on each tooth and the colorful ligature bands that surround them. But actually,
Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there’s more
Gum disease is one of our most common dental diseases, affecting both children and adults. If you are considering getting braces or aligners, make sure
Happy February from Family Orthodontics. This year Dr. West and the team will be celebrating Valentine’s Day by decorating the office with lots of color-