Patients whose TMJ pain became more noticeable during braces treatment may think braces are the cause.  Spoiler alert: Studies published by the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry have shown there to be no evidence that braces cause TMJ disorder.  In fact, braces can be a part of the solution to TMJ pain! Here’s everything [...]

Has a friend or partner recently told you that you grind your teeth at night? Or maybe you know you‘re guilty of grinding your teeth. You may be wondering how to stop and what’s behind your urge to grind teeth. There are a few different causes as to why you may be clenching or grinding [...]

Spoiler Alert: Yes, you can still get braces with a missing tooth! There aren’t many factors that can disqualify you from orthodontic treatment with our experienced orthodontists, Dr. Dunn and Dr. Wiewiora. Braces may be recommended for a patient with missing teeth for any number of reasons. At your free orthodontic exam, your orthodontist will [...]

*School bells ring in the distance* It’s that time again! School is back in session and if you’re starting off the school year with a fresh metal grill, you may have mixed feelings. It’s only natural. Your experience doesn’t have to be awkward. Braces treatment is a lot less challenging than you may think.  Your [...]

So your orthodontist just finished placing your braces and you’re super excited to start seeing your dream smile come to life before your eyes! Next thing you know the orthodontic assistant is saying something about scheduling your “braces tightening appointment”?  If that gives you images of a metal crank against your braces wire, with a [...]

How old do you have to be to get braces? Is there an age minimum? It’s a valid question! If your child hasn’t received his or her first orthodontic exam yet, how do you know when to start orthodontic treatment or schedule your child’s first exam?  Contrary to popular belief, children should receive their first [...]

Dental veneers have become increasingly popular lately - especially among celebrities, ‘influencers’, and reality TV stars!  Are veneers the best solution to achieve a beautiful smile? Or are braces better in the long run? It’s true that both braces and veneers are highly-effective, highly-transformative treatment options - but they aren’t necessarily interchangeable. Veneers can’t treat [...]

If you’re a habitual ice chewer, this one’s for you! When you get braces, do you have to kick that habit or can you continue wreaking havoc on your ice machine? Here’s what you need to know about chewing ice with braces: Chewing ice with braces: can I do it? Unfortunately, ice is on the [...]

When your braces treatment plan nears the end, you’re probably feeling more excited by the day! Soon your braces will be removed once and for all, and your beautiful new smile will be revealed. The good news is, it takes a lot less time to remove your braces than it did to place braces on [...]