Play Sports? Use Mouthguards.
Dr. Christopher West and our team recommend always wearing a protective mouthguard to participate in most physical sports. We especially encourage this if you have
Common Braces Problems
It’s useful to know some of the common problems that can arise when you get braces. Even if you take great care of your braces
Dental X-rays: The Inside Story
We’re all friends here, so if you sometimes feel a bit nervous before your orthodontic appointments, no judging! Ask us about any worries you might
Curing the Nail-Biting Habit
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
What Did You Do on Your Summer Vacation?
The best part of summer vacation is time. Time to hang with friends, time to travel, time to get a summer job, time to catch
Spacing Out
One of the most common reasons for getting braces is because there’s just not enough room for all your teeth to fit next to each
May Office Updates
Happy May from Family Orthodontics! We hope everyone was able to spend time some quality time with their families this past Mother’s Day! In our
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