If you’re a veteran of life with braces, your orthodontist may have told you to wear little rubber bands from your top teeth to your bottom teeth. You may be wondering what these bands actual do!

With the ongoing Corona Virus Pandemic, I wanted to update you on changes we are making to Meyer Orthodontics and our appointment protocol. Know that these changes are being made to help protect our patients and staff.

With the first cases being reported of Covid 19 in South Dakota, you may be wondering how this affects Meyer Orthodontics and our patients. As always, the health and safety of our patients and staff comes first.

Charcoal toothpaste seems to be having a moment on the internet due to its perceived whitening power. But is it really good for your teeth? […]

Did you just get a new retainer and are looking for ways to keep it new and shiny? Or maybe you’ve had a retainer for […]

There never seems to be enough time in the day, does there? If you’re someone who snoozes until the last second, rushes to get ready […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s one of the best times of the year. October brings brisk evenings, football games, pumpkin-flavored everything, and perhaps best of all — free candy! […]

Finally, you’ve made it! You’ve been through months of tightening wires, avoiding fruit cake during the holidays, and patiently awaiting the day you can show […]

It seems like you can get a subscription for everything these days! You can get Netflix or HBO on TV, Spotify for your music. There […]

Coconut oil is all the rage these days, and we’ve had a lot of people ask us about using it as a mouth rinse to […]

Since this is a blog about oral health, it’s surely no surprise we write frequently about brushing your teeth. But oral health is about more than […]

There have been a lot of myths about dental health and orthodontics over the years. While they’re not all as ridiculous (or fun) as the […]

Your orthodontic consultation is an important first step in what could become a long relationship with your orthodontist. You’ll want to leave the office confident […]

Certainly, by now, you’ve heard all the commotion about flossing. If you haven’t, here’s the gist: the recommendation for Americans to floss has been removed […]

Fact: You can have what society deems a “beautiful” smile and still need braces. The look of your teeth doesn’t always determine orthodontic health. Just […]

When we first learned about people giving themselves braces, we were shocked… the thought that you could walk into a grocery store, buy a rubber […]