When it comes to getting braces, you know the end goal is a straighter, healthier smile. Still, the months it may take between the moment you have the brackets affixed to your teeth and the moment you experience the “big reveal” can feel frustrating. Sure, you’ve seen...
Most of us have heard about the importance of flossing since we were old enough to hold a toothbrush. Still, in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, somehow many of us still neglect to get into the tiny spaces between our teeth and under our gums. In fact, a...
We all love a straight, white smile. But straight teeth can benefit you far beyond aesthetics. In fact, according to a 2012 Kelton Study, 75% of Americans believe that a straight smile equals success. That’s right: your pearly whites can impact your earning power....
If you have recently had braces applied to your teeth, you may be afraid that the holidays will lose some of their luster thanks to the addition of brackets and wires in your life. Not so! In fact, with a little forethought to bring your floss and toothbrush along for...
So, you’ve joined the braces brigade. First of all, welcome. You may have heard some embarrassing tales of those who have sported orthodontia before you—“beware of Oreos and other snacks that can clog up your new hardware” horrors, etc. Truthfully, you have nothing to...
For some of us, going to the orthodontist or dentist is as terrifying as an episode of “American Horror Story” or the latest slasher/zombie apocalypse/haunted mansion movie. In fact, according to All About Counseling, an estimated 14% of Americans get the heebie...
