La Croix, San Pellegrino, and Perrier – most people either hate ’em or love ’em. If you’re in the latter group of sparkling water lovers, […]

You wouldn’t consider not brushing your teeth, yet many people go days – or even weeks – without cleaning their retainers. It is extremely important […]

When you walk down the oral care aisle of your Brookings grocery store or pharmacy, you’ll find an overwhelming number of toothpaste options. What flavor […]

After your braces come off, congratulations! You’ve graduated to the retention period. It’s essential to wear your retainer as your teeth learn to stay in […]

Our patients in the Brookings area come to us with a lot of questions before getting braces for the first time. Orthodontic care is both […]

When you think of NASA, you probably imagine spaceships and moonwalking – but did you know that NASA technology is also used in orthodontics? It’s […]

When you think of braces, you likely imagine a mouthful of metal brackets and wires. These days, however, you can also consider clear aligners, a […]

Is there any fresher relief than rolling out of bed in the morning and immediately brushing all of the garbage taste (morning breath) out of […]

Your braces were a significant investment. If you’re an adult with braces, you’re well aware of that. If you’re still under your parents’ roof, they […]

We love South Dakota – especially in the summer. Although we may not be close to any large cities or white beaches, there’s no shortage […]

What’s the deal with rubber bands – commonly called elastics – anyway? What are they for? Can you buy them at the store? What happens if […]

Southeastern South Dakota is a wonderful place to call home, and we’re happy that as residents, we don’t have to drive far in any direction […]

You may have heard the term “impacted tooth” before, but many people don’t know what that means, how it happens, or what role orthodontic care […]

We know, we know… flossing is already a pain. But with braces? Is it even possible? Yes, it is possible, and it’s also very important when you […]

As long as your front few teeth are straight, there’s no need to consider braces – right? Wrong. In fact, orthodontics are about a lot […]

It can be hard to know when you should bring your child to see a board-certified orthodontist.  You may even think that you shouldn’t consider orthodontic […]

You’ve (hopefully) been visiting your dentist regularly for your entire life, but maybe you’ve just recently started considering an orthodontist visit. Unlike dental work, orthodontic […]

Maybe you’ve been considering orthodontic treatment. You’ve done the research, considered the financing options, and you know what to expect. But you’re busy. You simply don’t have […]

As you get older, you grow wiser (hopefully). For many of us as we grow up, along with more responsibility and more freedom come more […]

We’ve got some possibly surprising news – braces are not just about straightening teeth. After all, looks aren’t everything. Orthodontic care goes a lot further […]

What’s not to love about the Christmas season? Whether your favorite part is the fluffy South Dakota snowflakes swirling to the festive holiday music, the […]

After getting your braces off, you may have a few questions and may also be wondering what happens next. You’ve put a lot of time […]

There’s a lot of bologna out there on the web, so it’s good to be skeptical of what you read online. By the way, did […]

How would you like to work for the friendliest orthodontist in town? At Meyer Orthodontics, we’re hiring! The position we’re hiring for is Orthodontic Assistant. […]

You’ve watched the previews for months, purchased your tickets for the midnight release, and stood in line to see the newest movie that critics have […]