Many children wear braces in their teen years, but you might be worried about your child’s orthodontic treatment if they are an athlete. Many contact sports are infamous for causing oral injuries, and a blow to the mouth can mean a setback for the orthodontic process or even damage to the teeth, lips, or cheeks. Here’s a brief guide to keep your athletic kid’s mouth safe while they are wearing braces on the field.

Have you thought about Invisalign to correct your crooked or gapped teeth? Have you been waiting for the perfect time to begin treatment? Instead of waiting for the stars to align, you should act right now! Believe it or not, summer is an optimal season to initiate Invisalign. Read on to learn three reasons why you shouldn’t put off achieving your own perfectly straight smile any longer.

Your son or daughter has worked very hard for many years. Now that things are coming to an end, it’s a great time to consider what you can do to help them as they enter the “real world.” Something that they can always benefit from is the confidence they get from showing off a beautiful, straight smile. Continue reading to learn about some of the orthodontic solutions that can help them achieve pearly whites that will be proud to show off for years to come!

Braces have long been a symbol of the awkward, the weird, and the nerdy. While these stereotypes are slowly fading away from reality where they cause harm, pop culture is embracing them for art. They’ve become an iconic element that adds charm and relatability to many characters. On TV, when braces appear, you can bet they’ll steal the spotlight! If you want a look at some of the best braces in pop culture, continue reading.

Earth Day is a perfect time to consider how your daily habits, like your oral hygiene routine, affect the environment. Many patients have the desire to make their lives more sustainable but feel that it would be too complicated. However, taking an eco-friendly approach to oral care is easier than you might think! Here are some fantastic (and pretty cool) “green” products to help you maintain a healthy smile while being kind to the planet.

Tax season often combines the dread of having your financials scrutinized and the excitement of receiving a refund. However, while it’s tempting to splurge on something fun, consider investing in something that will benefit you in the long run—orthodontics. Using your refund for orthodontic treatment can be a smart way to improve your oral health and enhance your confidence. Read on to learn why investing in orthodontics is a great decision.

Oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay are only a few examples of what might go wrong in your mouth. Speech difficulties, digestive issues, and even various bodily aches and pains can all be the result of poor dental alignment. How can a bad bite and crooked teeth contribute to such issues, and how can orthodontic care help? This blog post explains.

A lot of people view orthodontic work as a restriction. That’s only natural – standard metal braces are known to put limits on their patients. Still, orthodontics doesn’t have to limit what a patient can or can’t do. The clear aligner process happens to have its share of freedoms. Your Cumming orthodontist will gladly share them with you if you’d like. To that end, here are four major freedoms you can enjoy with Invisalign.

Wearing braces can be exciting because of what you can expect your new smile to look like when finished with treatment. It can also produce a love-hate relationship because of the common problems that can occur along the way (i.e., discomfort, soft tissue irritation, and even tooth sensitivity). If you want to make sure your orthodontic treatment is more enjoyable, here are a few helpful tips to consider while on your path to a straighter smile.

As much as any former orthodontic patient would love to believe that their teeth will always stay in place after they complete their treatment, this is sadly not the case. The human mouth will continue to develop and change shape with age, and this can cause teeth to shift out of alignment over time. This happens for a variety of reasons and can sometimes lead to oral health issues. Here’s why your teeth may have shifted out of place along with a few things you can do about it.