Braces-Friendly Foods
Having braces can be frustrating when you have to be cautious about eating certain foods or having to avoid them altogether. Making sure your braces
Smile with Invisalign Teen®!
Invisalign Teen is designed with today’s youth in mind. These clear, removable orthodontic aligners can straighten your teeth without the need for metal wires and
Invisalign Teen®: What Parents Should Know
Parents want the best for their teens and often ask us about the perks of Invisalign Teen clear aligners compared to traditional braces. Invisalign treatment

Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially
Speech! Speech!
If you are a student of Speech or Drama, you know how important it is to be clear and articulate. You’ve worked on pronunciation and
Tips for Cleaning Lingual Braces
Lingual braces are a lot like regular braces, but they have brackets and wires on the inside of the teeth instead of the outside. Why
Importance of Oral Hygiene with Braces
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Team Dark Chocolate
Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms
Ask Us About Invisalign Teen® Treatment!
We know that being a teen is hard, and we know that adding braces to the mix can often elicit a less-than-enthusiastic response. Luckily, teens
Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
When most patients ask Dr. Christopher West this question, they’re thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that’s present in regular