No Wooden Teeth, Please! Why Oral Health is So Important
- posted: May 14, 2024
Your teeth are precious. Once your permanent teeth come in, they need to last you a lifetime. Extensive tooth decay can lead to dental caries and the need for fillings, Read More
May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
- posted: May 07, 2024
The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read More
Braces-Friendly Recipe: Dinner
- posted: Apr. 30, 2024
Wearing braces during your treatment at Orthodontic Associates presents some unique challenges in the types of food you can safely eat. The wrong items can be difficult to remove from Read More
The Many Benefits of Braces
- posted: Apr. 23, 2024
It’s true that orthodontic braces can give you a beautiful smile. But did you know there are other benefits of having braces than just getting perfectly straight teeth? the doctor Read More
Shark Teeth
- posted: Apr. 16, 2024
It seems like sharks are everywhere these days—on land, sea, and air(waves). A halftime show meme gone viral. A week of summer TV devoted to our favorite apex predators. And Read More
Ceramic Braces
- posted: Apr. 09, 2024
Congratulations! You have made the decision to get orthodontic treatment at our Conyers, Georgia office. Now it’s time to choose among your various appliance options. Traditional metal brackets and wires, Read More
April is National Facial Protection Month
- posted: Apr. 02, 2024
The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read More
The Effects of Biting Your Nails
- posted: Mar. 26, 2024
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read More
Welcome to the Office!
- posted: Mar. 19, 2024
What do you imagine when you picture an orthodontic office? Do you see a steady stream of teenagers walking through the doors? Teen magazines in the reception room? Backpacks stowed Read More
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
- posted: Mar. 12, 2024
Millions of people, around Conyers, Georgia and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read More
At what age should my child have an orthodontic evaluation?
- posted: Mar. 05, 2024
You may have noticed that kids seem to be getting braces and other orthodontic care a lot earlier these days. There was a time, only a decade or two ago, Read More
Does Your Valentine Wear Braces?
- posted: Feb. 13, 2024
The Valentine shopping list is traditional and simple: Flowers. Candy. But if your Valentine is in braces this year, suddenly your choices become more complicated. No need to worry! the Read More
Ugh, Not Braces!
- posted: Feb. 06, 2024
Getting your child excited about braces is a lot like: A) convincing a grumpy toddler that it’s time to take a nap? B) convincing a teenager to stop texting during Read More
Forget Something? It’s on the Tip of Your Tongue!
- posted: Jan. 30, 2024
Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read More
Braces-Friendly Recipe: Lunch
- posted: Jan. 23, 2024
Getting braces comes with a lot of rules. No sticky candies, watch out for popcorn, and steer clear of chips. These rules leave many braces-wearers wondering what they can still Read More
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