Braces are incredibly common in childhood. In fact, studies estimate that about 75% of children and teens develop dental problems that require orthodontic treatment. So how can you tell if your son or daughter needs braces? It’s important to know what early warning signs to look out for if you want to prevent serious complications in the future. Here are seven of the most common indications for braces for children.

Whether or not you’re someone who has undergone treatment to straighten their teeth, you may have noticed them shift over time. Like many others, you’ve probably wondered before what causes this phenomenon that results in misalignment. It might seem strange that your teeth are the only bones in your body that tend to move around like they do, but there are reasons why. Check out what your orthodontist in Cumming has to say about what causes teeth to shift, and all the options that you have to straighten them.

A common question that patients ask as they are getting ready to start orthodontic treatment is whether or not they will be able to continue playing their musical instruments. While braces don’t generally impact those who play stringed instruments or percussion, musicians with instruments in the woodwind or brass family may have some concerns. Continue reading to learn more about how musical instruments are impacted by braces and some tips that may help.

Do your child’s braces make it difficult for them to chew? Are you uncertain what to pack in their lunch to prevent broken brackets? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then you are not alone. In fact, many parents are unsure what snacks are delicious, nutritious, and braces-friendly. To prevent your trips to the grocery store from becoming overwhelming, read on for tips from an orthodontist!

Worried you might be too old for braces? Think traditional metal brackets and wires are the only way you can achieve the smile of your dreams? When considering adult braces in Cumming, there are many myths that may have you wondering if they’re worth the time and energy. Fortunately, an orthodontist is here to debunk them, set the record straight, and help you take the first step toward a more aesthetically pleasing, straighter, and healthier smile.

When completing orthodontic treatment with regular braces in Cumming, GA, you want the first time you look in the mirror to be a memorable and happy moment. How would you feel if you were anticipating a beautiful smile only to be met with marring white spots on the surfaces of your teeth? Although not uncommon for individuals who have worn metal braces, these imperfections are preventable. Read on to find out what steps you can take to avoid these flaws and instead, embrace a healthier, more aesthetically pleasing smile.

You recently learned that you have a misaligned bite, and you’re dreading the potential idea of wearing a mouth full of metal braces. To most people, this type of problem can be solved with clear aligners; however, in your case, the problem is too significant for Invisalign to fix. What other option do you have? Are you destined to spend the next 2-3 years shying away from as many social gatherings as possible because you’re embarrassed by your smile? Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be the solution. Instead, discover the benefits of hybrid braces and learn how they can help you achieve the smile you deserve without compromising your daily appearance.

Adults are not the only individuals being impacted by COVID-19. Apart from their classrooms morphing from those in a school building to time spent at the kitchen table, children are also trying to better understand the new rules and guidelines of social distancing and minimal time, if any, spent with friends. As businesses and dental offices begin to slowly reopen across the country, you may notice your child becoming more stressed about returning for a simple orthodontic treatment. How can you minimize the worry and instead help them get excited about moving forward with their new smile? An orthodontist in Cumming, GA, shares three things you can do to prepare them for what they can expect at their next appointment.

Now that summertime is just around the corner, there’s a lot to smile about! The warmer weather is a tell-tale sign of sunny days, fun with friends, and relaxation to come. However, it’s important that you don’t slack off on taking care of your braces while enjoying the season. Here are five tips from your Cumming, GA orthodontist to help keep your smile healthy, sunny, and straight this summer.

Coronavirus has altered the way we learn, communicate and receive healthcare.  These are uncharted waters in which we are swimming. During a time like this where extreme social distancing is being recommended and we are all cooped up in our homes and planning what our needs will be. We understand many of you may be wondering about your ongoing or planned orthodontic care. Braces set your teeth into a healthy position like the foundation of a house. We believe Orthodontics to be an important preventive measure for a life long healthy mouth. Braces seldom require urgency and so our office is following the recommendations of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association in postponing non-urgent care. These mandates by public health authorities to postpone all non-emergent care to are in effort to support (1) social distancing recommendations, and (2) preserve critical medical personal protective equipment for the ongoing nationwide shortage, we want you to know a number of things:

• Although the offices are physically closed, we are still here for you, and can be contacted easily by phone or e-mail. We are often able to provide important information, recommendations, or even services via an virtual visits.
• For those in active treatment, your treatment is still active, and is progressing daily. Modern braces, wires, brackets, appliances, and aligners all have in common that they “work” continually and only require assessment at proper intervals depending on their use. This means that for the most part, you need not worry about your orthodontic course progressing as planned, it is still actively placing force to give you desired results.
• Some patients may have situations that may need closer monitoring, for example, if this closure goes on longer than we expect. In those cases we have developed a method for having you deliver pictures of your teeth, braces, aligners to us for our evaluation.

Should any of you have questions or concerns at this time, please view our instructions for doing a “Virtual Visit” at this link: https://youtu.be/z5BHbvS2HkQ