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 […]

Don’t let your story of the stereotypical braces wearer come between you and the smile you’ve always wanted.