3 Ways Aging Could Dim Your Smile and What To Do About It
- posted: Feb. 13, 2022
Know how to get the better of an age-guesser at the carnival? Smile! A recent study found that people tend to underestimate a person's age if they're smiling. If true, Read More
The Origins of Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read More
Reducing Inflammation Could Benefit Your Mouth and Your Heart
- posted: Feb. 03, 2022
February is all about hearts—and not just on Valentine's Day. It's also American Heart Month, when healthcare professionals focus attention on this life-essential organ. Dentists are among those providers, Read More
Elastics and Braces
- posted: Feb. 01, 2022
If you’ve visited Orthodontic Associates, then there’s a good chance you’re looking to perfect your smile by straightening your teeth with braces. At some point during your treatment, you may Read More
Hey, Metal Mouth, Hey, Train Tracks! Six Funny Comebacks for People Who Wear Braces
- posted: Jan. 25, 2022
Brace-ism: believe it or not, it’s a concept. The Urban Dictionary defines brace-ism as “acting mean to people who have braces on their teeth.” Phrases like metal mouth, brace face, Read More
Here Is What You Can Do to Help Your Kids Snack Healthier at School
- posted: Jan. 24, 2022
In addition to daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits, a tooth-friendly diet can boost your kid's dental health and development. You can help by setting high standards for Read More
Your Five-Step Guide to Preventing Tooth Decay While Wearing Braces
- posted: Jan. 18, 2022
If you’re wearing braces, then you know they are working hard to straighten your teeth. However, those hard-working braces are also preventing you from easily cleaning your teeth. It is Read More
You May Not Be an MMA Fighter Like Devin Clark, But You Might Still Be at Risk for Mouth Injury
- posted: Jan. 14, 2022
Mixed martial artists undoubtedly carry a greater risk for physical injury than the average person—just ask Devin Clark. The star fighter with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has had Read More
When It Come to Chewing Gum, Be Choosy!
- posted: Jan. 11, 2022
Why do you chew gum? Perhaps because it’s a habit that comes with some healthy benefits. Chewing a stick or two reduces the urge to snack between meals. It’s a Read More
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
- posted: Jan. 04, 2022
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read More
Maintain Your Dental Care During Pregnancy For You and Your Baby
- posted: Jan. 04, 2022
Hearing the words, "You're going to have a baby," can change your life—as surely as the next nine months can too. Although an exciting time, pregnancy can be hectic Read More
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
- posted: Dec. 28, 2021
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read More
Troubling Data Says Smoking Marijuana Could Worsen Gum Disease
- posted: Dec. 25, 2021
It seems with each new election cycle another U.S. state legalizes marijuana use. It remains a flashpoint issue that intersects politics, law and morality, but there's another aspect that Read More
Does my child need two-phase treatment?
- posted: Dec. 21, 2021
Two-phase orthodontic treatment involves two separate and distinct periods that your child receives orthodontic treatment. It allows your son or daughter to begin early treatment of bite and jaw problems, Read More
Resolved for 2022: Healthier Teeth and Gums and a More Attractive Smile
- posted: Dec. 15, 2021
That rumble you hear is 2022 about to roar into your life on New Year's Eve—so, you better get hopping on those resolutions! And rather than go with the Read More
Helpful Hints for Dealing with Braces Pain
- posted: Dec. 14, 2021
Your first few days with braces will feel rather odd, awkward, and even painful. The day you get your braces you will probably just feel weird, like you have something Read More
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