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• posted: Jan. 04, 2022
• pregnancy

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

• 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

• posted: Dec. 25, 2021
• gum disease

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

• 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

• posted: Dec. 15, 2021
• oral health,  cosmetic dentistry

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

• 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

• posted: Dec. 07, 2021

It’s the season of giving and the start of a new year. What better time to gift yourself with the orthodontic treatment you’ve always wanted? Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for children Read More

• posted: Dec. 05, 2021
• celebrity smiles,  pediatric dentistry

In one respect, celebrities are no different from the rest of us—quite a few famous people love to collect things. Marie Osmond collects dolls (as well as Johnny Depp, Read More

• posted: Nov. 30, 2021

Orthodontists like the doctor recommend a first orthodontic visit and evaluation for your child around the age of seven. We will evaluate your child’s jaw and facial development and make Read More

• posted: Nov. 25, 2021
• tooth decay

For several decades, dentists have been saving teeth from tooth decay following a few basic guidelines: 1) Identify decay as soon as possible; 2) Thoroughly remove decayed tooth structure; Read More

• posted: Nov. 23, 2021

Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read More

• posted: Nov. 16, 2021

Proper oral hygiene techniques are always worthwhile, but they are especially crucial when you’re wearing orthodontic appliances such as braces. When you don’t maintain an effective oral hygiene routine, you Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2021
• diabetes

More than 1 in 10 Americans has some form of diabetes. This metabolic condition disrupts the body's regulation of glucose in the bloodstream, giving rise to health problems like Read More

• posted: Nov. 09, 2021

Now that you have braces, it is more important than ever to maintain good oral hygiene during your treatment, as the doctor will tell you. While we trust you will Read More

• posted: Nov. 05, 2021
• gum recession

We're all familiar with optical illusions, which our brain visually perceives in a way different from the actual reality. A kind of optical illusion may also happen in your Read More

• posted: Nov. 02, 2021

One exciting part about wearing braces from Orthodontic Associates is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over each bracket to secure Read More