Orthodontics

Signs your child might need braces

Are Crooked Teeth Genetic? 6 Signs Your Child Might End Up Needing Braces

Don't you love the crooked grin kids flash when they are happy or laughing? Of course, we all do. And ...
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Answers to braces FAQs

5 Questions Your Kids Might Ask About Braces and How to Answer Them

So many questions, how do I answer them all? More than likely, you knew it was coming, and your child’s ...
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Tips for the best braces hygiene

Tools That Help Kids Ace Their Braces Hygiene

We’re getting braces! What do we need for braces hygiene? Oral hygiene gets a little more complicated after your child ...
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What's it like to get braces taken off

What’s it Like to Get Your Braces Off?

Bye-Bye Braces! That day has finally arrived! You’ve been looking forward to it for months now, maybe even years. It’s ...
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Talk with your child about braces

5 Tips for Talking to Your Child About the Idea of Getting Braces

If your kid needs braces, they aren’t alone. Approximately four million people younger than 18 are wearing braces in the ...
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Trust your teen with braces care

Why It’s Important To Allow Your Teen To Own Their Braces Care

So your child just got braces. They've officially joined the ranks of millions of teens and pre-teens before them and ...
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Early intervention orthodontics

Early Intervention Orthodontics: What Is It and How Can It Help My Child?

Have you ever noticed how many kids have braces? Orthodontists and pediatric dentists estimate that 45% of kids require braces ...
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Best braces hygiene tips

3 Tips to Prepare Your Teen for Successful Tooth Brushing With Braces

Braces can be a bit of a time commitment, but when they are left to do their work, the benefits ...
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Know what is causing your child's jaw pain

My Child Complains of Jaw Pain. Could Teeth Grinding Be the Culprit?

Your dentist can diagnose and treat your child’s jaw pain. Has your child ever mentioned feeling soreness or pain in ...
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Early orthodontic treatment

Braces in Elementary School? A Parent’s Guide to Early Orthodontic Treatment

If you’re a parent today, you probably remember braces as being something relegated to the teen years when you were ...
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