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
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