Speaks Orthodontics

Properly brushing and flossing your teeth when you have braces is imperative when it comes to keeping a happy and healthy smile. Brushing your teeth only cleans about 70% of the surfaces of your teeth. Flossing helps to scrub the other 30% missed by brushing and is especially helpful with removing food trapped in brackets

  Once considered a treatment for children and teens, the number of adults getting braces and other orthodontic treatments is on the rise. According to the American Association of Orthodontics, in 2014 the number of adults who had seen an orthodontist had risen to 1.4 million, increasing 40% from 2012. From traditional braces to Invisalign,

In a perfect world, the results you get from wearing braces once will last for the rest of your life. However, for many teens and adults, experiencing orthodontic relapse is a disappointing reality. If you notice any of the following signs, it may be worth discussing a second set of braces with your orthodontist. New

Forgetting your toothbrush—it happens to all of us at one point or another. Maybe you’re on vacation and forgot to pack it, you’ve just had lunch at work or school, or maybe even have an event to go to and can’t stop home. Either way, you’ll want to look and feel confident in your smile

It’s a day children and adults alike celebrate with great happiness — the day the braces come off. It’s a day that should be celebrated, you worked hard and spent a good deal of money to perfect that smile and you have every right to show off those pearly whites. But now that the braces

Fall has arrived and with it comes a complete transformation in flavorsome fare from what you were eating all summer long. The cooler weather brings a bountiful harvest and it’s time to start indulging in seasonal dishes. With that said, not everything fall has to offer is oral-health friendly, so we’ve picked out a few

Whether it’s been a long, stressful week and it’s time to unwind, or you’re just looking to kick back and have a good time with some friends, it’s not uncommon for adults to delve into an alcoholic beverage or two from time to time. Well, the effects of alcohol on our bodies are not a

Did you know that nearly 40 million Americans report having some pain in their teeth while eating or drinking? Believe it or not, women and young adults are more likely to report tooth sensitivity so if you have teenagers, you’ll want to pay close attention. See below to find out which foods and drinks tend

Ever take a look in the mirror and smile, only to realize there seems to be a space growing between two of your teeth? For some, that image can quickly turn that smile into a frown, but don’t worry, it’s more common than you might think. See below to find out what causes spaces between