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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Let’s be honest, nail biting is gross. But there are plenty more reasons why you shouldn’t do it! Biting Your Nails is Bad for Your […]

It’s estimated between 33 and 45% of American children need braces. While not necessary for their health, up to 75% of Americans would benefit from […]

When we’re asked, “Why don’t teeth heal like other bones?,” our first answer is, “Teeth aren’t bones at all!” So what are teeth? We’re glad […]

Have you ever wondered what products your orthodontist prefers in their own home? Well, good news — we asked Dr. Meyer what his picks were and […]

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 […]