by Hillary Darby | Aug 14, 2017 | Orthodontics, Results
A new school year opens you up to all kinds of new possibilities: new teachers, friends, activities, and memories. And if you’re starting this year with new braces, you’ll want to make sure those memories don’t include any embarrassing orthodontic faux-paus! Don’t...
by Hillary Darby | Aug 5, 2017 | Convenience, Customer Service, Orthodontics
When you first get braces, it’s important to learn all the facts—what foods you need to avoid, how to properly brush between brackets, how to wear rubber bands, and more. This kind of knowledge will keep you on the fast track to a straight, sparkling smile! But it...
by Hillary Darby | Jul 22, 2017 | Customer Service, Orthodontics, Price / Finance, Results
Humans love—and have always loved—chewing gum. If you read our post about the weird ways we used to clean our teeth, you’ll remember some of the ways people have been getting their freshening fix for centuries: tree sap, sweet grass, and wax to name a few. It’s no...
by Hillary Darby | Jul 20, 2017 | Convenience, Orthodontics, Results
We talk a lot about the power of smiling here at Birmingham Orthodontics because we believe it can’t be understated. Did you know, for example, that smiling boosts your mood, your immune system, and relieves stress? We love smiles, and as we work on our own, we want...
by Hillary Darby | Jul 15, 2017 | Convenience, Customer Service, Orthodontics, Results
If you’re taking the opportunity this summer to binge watch some of the hottest shows you missed during the school year, you may have noticed a trend—we love stories set in ancient and historical times. It’s easy to fall in love with these worlds: kings and queens,...
by Hillary Darby | Jun 29, 2017 | Orthodontics, Quality, Results
Now that you’ve added braces into your equation, you may be hesitant about busting brackets on your favorite summery snacks. At Birmingham Orthodontics, we don’t want you to miss a single moment of the year’s peak season for fresh fruits and veggies, and just because...
by Hillary Darby | May 31, 2017 | Orthodontics, Quality, Results
It may be hard to stay excited about the amazing new smile you’re working on when every time you try to smile now the dry skin on your lips pulls and cracks. Chapped lips are common with braces, especially when you first get them, but relief is on its way! There are...
by Hillary Darby | May 26, 2017 | Convenience, Orthodontics, Quality, Results
The summer before your senior year in high school, you’re sent out to a portrait studio with a bunch of your classmates, asked to don a fancy drape, and smile. Senior portraits are supposed to be exciting, but for me they were a nightmare. I’d always hated my smile,...
by Hillary Darby | May 19, 2017 | Convenience, Customer Service, Orthodontics, Results
Spring can be a busy time, whether you’re studying for final exams, planning out a summer vacation, or diving into a deep clean. Of course, it’s hard to stay focused on anything else when you develop a canker sore. Stress is thought to be one of the main causes of...
by Hillary Darby | May 12, 2017 | Customer Service, Orthodontics, Quality
Take a moment to think about how much your mom has done for you. It’s a lot, isn’t it? Especially when it comes to your smile—she’s taught you how to take great care of your teeth and encouraged you to do it (even when you really didn’t want to), she’s taken you to...
by Hillary Darby | May 5, 2017 | Orthodontics, Quality, Results
On Cinco de Mayo, we all love to join in the celebration of Mexican culture! Parades, music, food, and dancing… and, of course, the amazing cuisine. If you’re sporting braces this Cinco de Mayo, you may be worried about missing out on your favorite foods—what will you...
by Hillary Darby | Apr 26, 2017 | Orthodontics
Now is the perfect time to take an extra moment to be thankful for our planet and reconsider the way we use its resources. Perhaps you’re thinking about saving energy (and cutting down on that electric bill before the summer heat hits) by turning off the TV for a few...
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