Tooth Extraction and Braces
Perhaps you’ve heard from parents or older relatives what braces used to be like years ago—obvious, uncomfortable, hard to clean, and with inevitable tooth extractions
How Often Should You Brush?
If you’ve been following your dentist’s advice, you know that you should be devoting two minutes twice a day to gentle, thorough brushing, and floss
Why should I visit the dentist during my treatment?
So, you just got your braces on, and you’re wondering why you should continue visiting your general dentist since you’re seeing Dr. Christopher West every
The Best Treats in the House
You waited for this movie all year. You got your tickets early, and you’ve got the best seats in the theater. Whether you paid to
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
Not-So-Sweet Sweets: The five worst candies to eat during orthodontic treatment
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
This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
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
A Year of the “New Normal”
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
Whitening Teeth with Braces
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
Make Your Braces Bands Work for You!
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