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Give the gift of a beautiful smile for the holidays!It’s hard to believe the end-of-year holidays are here already! Now is the time to make sure we have those holiday shopping lists ready. While you are brainstorming for holiday gifts, let me offer an option you may not have considered: orthodontic treatment! There is trulyRead more

October is National Orthodontic Health MonthFall is here, and October is in fact my favorite month of the year! Not only does it bring pumpkin spice, cooler weather, and the holiday of Halloween, October is also National Orthodontic Health Month. This is the time that orthodontists throughout North America celebrate beautiful healthy smiles and aimRead more

As an orthodontist, I will always be an advocate for beautiful teeth. There is not a moreappealing feature on a person than an attractive smile. However, the achievement of a perfectsmile should never be attempted at the expense of one’s oral health. Why do I say this? Unfortunately, there has been an increase in the pastRead more

Timely Tips for a Spooktacular Smile this Halloween!Halloween need not be a scary time for teeth and those undergoing orthodontic treatment! We at Pinecrest Orthodontics, in conjunction with the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), want to keep your smile bright, especially during the holidays when “sticky” temptations are heightened. October is National Orthodontic Health Month,Read more

October is also National Orthodontic Health Month Fall is here, and October is actually my favorite month of the year!  Not only does it bring cooler weather and the holiday of Halloween, as well as Breast Cancer Awareness, October is also National Orthodontic Health Month. This is the time that orthodontists throughout North America celebrateRead more

What’s the Difference Between a Dentist and An Orthodontist?If you’re like many people, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What’s the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist”? Both are teeth experts, but where does a dentist end, and an orthodontist begin? It’s important to remember that both dentists and orthodontists help to improve your oral health –Read more

Why Invest in Orthodontic Treatment?Did you know that a person’s smile is consistently ranked as one of the first things people notice when meeting someone for the first time? That means that there’s a lot of good reasons to invest in orthodontic treatment! With your smile being one of the first characteristics noticed about you, making sureRead more

Best Tips During Braces TreatmentIf you’ve recently started Orthodontic treatment, or if you’re considering getting braces, there’s a few things that you’re probably wondering. Will they hurt, what will they look like, etc. But the most important question that you should ask is – How do I get the best results from my braces?Your decisionRead more

One of the most common questions that orthodontists get asked is whether or not braces hurt. The simple answer to this question is- NO! While there may be some discomfort involved with braces, especially at the beginning when they are new, braces are typically not a true source of pain.  While the discomforts involved withRead more

 Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year, as it’s a great opportunity to be reflective and consider everything we have to be thankful for in our lives.  It is also a fun day to cook and indulge on our favorite foods at our annual feast. And if you have braces, you may be wondering whatRead more