What Are Adjustments?
- posted: Jun. 21, 2022
If you’ve just gotten braces at our Conyers, Georgia office, you’ve probably also learned a whole new vocabulary. Malocclusion, brackets, archwires, ligatures, elastics—you’ve got the definitions down. But now you’re Read More
I have halitosis. What can I do?
- posted: Jun. 14, 2022
Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease Read More
Going on vacation? Remember these simple tips!
- posted: Jun. 07, 2022
If you are wearing braces and are planning a vacation, our team at Orthodontic Associates would suggest that you be prepared. We put together a list of items that will Read More
Orthodontic Treatment through the Internet
- posted: May 31, 2022
You can learn just about anything on the Internet these days. You can also order just about anything on the Internet these days. But would you order your braces on the Read More
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
- posted: May 24, 2022
Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read More
Not-So-Sweet Sweets
- posted: May 17, 2022
Birthdays. Valentine’s Day. Halloween. A trip to the movies. There are just some occasions where a sweet treat is on the menu. Now that you are getting braces, does that Read More
Orthodontic Treatment—The Sequel
- posted: May 10, 2022
Some experiences are great, and we look forward to enjoying them again and again. Others have wonderful outcomes, but you feel no need for a sequel. If you’re wondering whether Read More
Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
- posted: May 03, 2022
"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read More
What’s so great about an orthodontist?
- posted: Apr. 26, 2022
A lot of our patients are curious about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear at Orthodontic Associates is, Read More
Crushing the Ice-Chewing Habit
- posted: Apr. 12, 2022
It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read More
Play it Safe this Spring
- posted: Apr. 05, 2022
It's springtime and it's again time to remind our patients at Orthodontic Associates to protect their faces and pearly whites while out on the field playing sports. According to the Read More
Plaque Attack? Let’s Fight Back!
- posted: Mar. 29, 2022
Plaque is a sticky subject! It sticks to the enamel of our teeth above and below the gum line, and it collects around braces. Plaque is one of the major Read More
Orthodontics and Oral Piercings
- posted: Mar. 22, 2022
Traditional braces and oral piercings—does the inevitable meeting of metals pose any risks? Let’s look at some of the potential problems with oral piercings, and you and the doctor can Read More
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
- posted: Mar. 15, 2022
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read More
Orthodontic Treatments
- posted: Mar. 08, 2022
It’s not unusual for a patient to be unaware of the range of services that orthodontists can provide for their patients. Knowing which services the doctor and our team perform Read More
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