Getting used to life with braces means learning what you can and can’t eat. When you get braces, you’ll need to change some of your eating habits. Eating certain foods, such as nuts or hard candy, can damage or break your braces. Biting into hard foods can pull away the brackets and wires, which can[…]

Thanks to advances in orthodontics, patients have more high-tech options than ever to straighten their smiles. If you’re dreaming of a healthy and natural-looking smile, but don’t want to wear braces, Invisalign is an excellent option to discreetly straighten your teeth. Adults can benefit from In[…]

In the old days, people who needed to have their teeth straightened had no choice but to get metal braces. These consisted of wires and brackets that slowly pulled the patient’s teeth into the correct alignment. The patient might have also worn headgear for the same purpose. Now, people have many more […]

A Child’s First Orthodontist Visit

The health and appearance of young children can be immensely attributed orthodontics. The American Association of Orthodontics suggests children should regularly be examined by orthodon[…]

Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, Dr. Tenn Yuk and the team have covered five of the top foods to keep your teeth and gums healthy! 1. Crispy, low-acid fruits and vegetabl[…]