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• posted: Oct. 18, 2022

As you are undergoing orthodontic treatment, our team at Orthodontic Associates would like to point you to a helpful website. Our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) have Read More

• posted: Oct. 11, 2022

The best way to avoid orthodontic emergencies is to know how to take care of your braces properly throughout your entire treatment. However, emergencies are … well, emergencies, and sometimes Read More

• posted: Oct. 04, 2022

Now that October is upon us, the doctor and our team at Orthodontic Associates wanted to send you a friendly reminder to schedule your orthodontic appointment prior to the end Read More

• posted: Sep. 27, 2022

You may have noticed that we specialize in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. And while most people we talk to have heard of orthodontics, many are confused by the dentofacial orthopedics Read More

• posted: Sep. 20, 2022

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2022

Did you know that more than four million children throughout the US and Canada have braces? At Orthodontic Associates, the doctor and our staff know that kids can be picky Read More

• posted: Sep. 06, 2022

School can present a few issues when it comes to caring for your braces and mouth, since you won't have the luxury of the time and tools you have at Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2022

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read More

• posted: Aug. 23, 2022

If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is Read More

• posted: Aug. 16, 2022

Today, the doctor and our team thought we would offer a few tips for our patients currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. For those of you wearing braces, it’s important to be Read More

• posted: Aug. 09, 2022

As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2022

If you’re heading back to classes in the next few weeks, you’re probably getting your gear together now. So let’s talk about some of the items you can pack to Read More

• posted: Jul. 26, 2022

Did you know that there’s a World Orthodontic Health Day in May? Or that National Orthodontic Health Month takes place in October? You may not have circled these days on Read More

• posted: Jul. 19, 2022

The Orthodontic Associates team knows that oral hygiene is important, whether you have braces on your teeth or not. But if you are a person who wears braces, caring for Read More

• posted: Jul. 12, 2022

Bad breath, or halitosis, is probably not a matter of life or death. But it can make you feel self-conscious and have a negative impact on your life. The majority Read More

• posted: Jul. 05, 2022

We’ve heard all the reasons why folks put off scheduling an orthodontic consultation: not quite ready to begin treatment, vacations, busy schedules, financial concerns, etc. Here are five reasons why you Read More