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October is also National Orthodontic Health MonthFall 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 celebrate beautifulRead 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

If you’ve been looking into Orthodontic treatment, then you probably that it can come with a whole bunch of questions – and, chances are, you’ve probably even asked a few already!  Some of the most common questions have to do with how long treatment may last, or even how Orthodontic treatment will fit into one’sRead more

It’s never too late to move healthy teeth!  Yes, I’m speaking to all of you adults out there who may be under the common misconception that orthodontics is for children or adolescents only.  Nothing could be further from the truth! In fact, recent studies indicate that adults are seeking orthodontic treatment in record numbers.I knowRead more

One of the most common questions I am asked by parents remains: “What is the correct age for braces?”To best answer this question, let’s consider the American Association of Orthodontists’ recommendation that a child should receive a checkup with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7.  This is not to say that every 7-yearRead more