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• posted: Oct. 26, 2021

Having teeth encased in braces can be discouraging during Halloween. If you or your child has braces, there are certain candies to avoid this holiday season—and in general—while you have Read More

• posted: Oct. 26, 2021
• celebrity smiles,  wisdom teeth

There are plenty of hilarious videos of groggy patients coming out of wisdom teeth surgery to keep you occupied for hours. While many of these have turned everyday people Read More

• posted: Oct. 19, 2021

According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontic treatment for children should start at around age seven. the doctor can evaluate your child’s orthodontic needs early on to see if Read More

• posted: Oct. 16, 2021
• crowns

In the realm of dental restorations, not all crowns are alike. And, one type isn't necessarily superior to the others. One type of crown may work better for a Read More

• posted: Oct. 12, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, orthodontic treatment is not just for older children and teens who have alignment and spacing issues. At our Conyers, Georgia office, orthodontic treatment offers many benefits Read More

• posted: Oct. 06, 2021
• orthodontic treatment

Advanced cosmetic dental techniques are helping people around the world achieve their dream smiles. But long before many of these procedures existed, straightening teeth with braces could make a Read More

• posted: Oct. 05, 2021

If this is your child’s first holiday season with braces, here are some tips on how to help children get the most enjoyment from these celebrations without compromising their braces Read More

• posted: Sep. 28, 2021

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Read More

• posted: Sep. 26, 2021
• oral hygiene

Dental plaque, that gritty bacterial film coating your teeth, is the top cause for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. You can see and feel a lot of it—but Read More

• posted: Sep. 21, 2021

At Orthodontic Associates, we aren’t just concerned with straightening your teeth and giving you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. We are also committed improving the oral health and the Read More

• posted: Sep. 16, 2021
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry

Nina Parker, the host of Love & Hip Hop for six seasons, is now busy with the new game show Blockbusters and her own talk show The Nina Parker Read More

• posted: Sep. 14, 2021

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read More

• posted: Sep. 07, 2021

These days, Americans everywhere are putting greater emphasis on health and self-improvement, and more people are seeking orthodontic treatment to improve their smile. September happens to be Self-Improvement Month, and Read More

• posted: Sep. 06, 2021
• toothpaste

We're all interested in how our toothpaste tastes, how it freshens breath or how it brightens teeth. But those are secondary to its most important function, which is how Read More

• posted: Aug. 31, 2021

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2021
• tmj disorder

When you see your dentist about mouth pain, you expect to hear that it's a decayed or fractured tooth, or maybe a gum infection. But you might be surprised Read More