Blog

Making sure your kids brush their teeth every night is an important part of ensuring they don’t experience oral health problems later on. But, getting kids interested in brushing their teeth can be difficult. Often times, parents have to fight with their children to brush their teeth, and even then, they can’t always be certain […]

In addition to the great weather and school being out, one of the top ways that people celebrate summer is with a picnic or barbecue. The traditional foods like hamburgers, hot dogs, and corn on the cob are mouth-watering, but some of them might not be braces-friendly. These tips from our Speaks Orthodontics team will

Wearing a dental retainer is something that many people will never have to deal with. The constant tooth alignments and rough edges in the mouth are typically unfamiliar to most people. If you wear a retainer, it is probably because of the recommendations of professional dental protocols. Retainers are the best post-braces and post-orthodontic surgery

While you’re having fun over the summer by taking a vacation, going camping, swimming, or visiting an amusement park, going back to school is probably the last thing on your kids’ minds. Many kids have their braces placed during the summertime since the long break means they won’t have to miss any school for the

Dental facts can vary far and wide, and some of them can even seem ridiculous! These are some of our favorites at Speak Orthodontics. If you have any fun dental fact you’d like to share with us, we’d love to hear them! 1. Each year, American’s buy and use more than 14 million gallons of

Braces can do some amazing things. They help with overbites, under bites, crooked teeth, speech impediments and more. But after 12 months of fixing your smile, the last thing you want to see is a white spot on your tooth after they’re removed. What are white spots on your teeth? The white spots on your

Whether you’re researching orthodontists for your children or yourself, you’ve probably come across reviews on the internet. You may, however, scoff at these reviews and think that they are of no importance. Instead, consider these reasons why orthodontist reviews really do matter. Reviews Can Show Demographics Going into an orthodontist’s office can give you the

With summer coming up and the idea of picnics, cookouts, and play dates looming, it can feel like you or your child may be missing out because of new braces. However, there are so many fun summer happenings that are either perfectly safe with braces or that require little adjustment. Sports Yes, you can safely

Sleep plays an enormous role in many different aspects of our health. Many people see sleep as simply a necessary way to gain energy, but it can impact many different parts of the body, including your dental health. Listed below are three ways that sleep impacts yours dental health. Battling Infection When you sleep, your