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We all know that using tobacco can cause serious health problems. It does not matter whether patients choose to smoke, or use smokeless tobacco products, they are still damaging your oral health, and directly impacting their teeth. Plaque, Tartar, and Discoloration Everyone is familiar with the concept of tobacco use causing bad breath and the […]

Our society is remarkably revolved around aesthetics, and our faces are, many times, the most important asset when we think about healthcare and beauty products. Our teeth, for example, have an entire medical field dedicated to taking care of them, not only in an aesthetic level, but also helping with hygiene and preventing diseases. Whenever

When a patient visits us for a routine or emergency visit, we will often ask if they have been brushing and flossing their teeth. Most people will honestly answer this question. Other patients will not. How will we know? We’re professionals and know the ins and outs of oral care, and here’s what we look

Having braces doesn’t have to be a holiday bummer. Just because candy canes might not be in your best interest doesn’t meant there aren’t a variety of delicious, braces-friendly Christmas dishes for you to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites! Snacks or Sides Moist & Delicious Banana Nut Bread from Genius Kitchen

Pain caused by braces is only temporary and completely normal. To place your teeth into the desired area, you orthodontist will tighten, bend, and move the wires in your mouth at each visit which can cause mild discomfort. The good news is that there are plenty of at-home remedies to help ease this transition and

The day you get your braces off is an exciting day to say the least. You can wait to see what you look like without a mouth full of metal and show off that beautiful, perfect, white new smile. However, sometimes the results aren’t what you expected. Yes, your teeth are straight and beautiful, but

It’s the holiday season and time to start buying gifts for your family, friends, and loved ones. This can be one of the most stressful times of the year trying to find something that fits everyone’s individual style or personality. At Speaks Orthodontics, there is one thing that never seems to go out of style,

At Speaks Orthodontics, our number one priority is keeping our patients happy. A lot of people tend to dread the dentist, but we try our best to make it a positive experience every time you visit, and by these reviews, it looks like we are doing our job! Nate – 5 stars “They greet me by name every time. The