If there’s one activity people associate most with summer, it’s swimming. However, if you enjoy a dip in the pool or another body of water, it’s important to remember the oral health risks that swimming can present and how to mitigate them. Here’s a brief guide to how you can damage your teeth while swimming along with a few tips to help you keep your smile healthy, shiny, and bright all summer long.

Orthodontic care is important for oral health and overall wellness. However, it often costs several thousand dollars. Understandably, you might have some concerns about the cost of care for your child’s braces — or your own braces! Can you rely on your dental insurance to cover your family’s orthodontia? This blog post explores how your benefits might apply.

In recent decades, people have become much more aware of how important it is to protect themselves from the sun’s rays. While many are eagerly wearing sunscreen these days, some may not know how about the negative health consequences of sun damage to their lips. Here’s a brief overview of how to protect these sensitive tissues from sunburn so that they can stay healthy and help you smile beautifully.

Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy many flavorful treats, but wearing braces can limit your snacking options. Foods that are too hard or sticky can damage your wires and brackets, and items that are high in sugar can lead to plaque accumulation and nasty oral infections that cause delays in treatment. Here’s a brief overview of the seasonal favorites of summer along with a guide to which foods and beverages are safe for braces and which are not.

Many children need braces at some point in their lives. Orthodontic treatment can address a variety of issues by making teeth straighter, easier to clean, and less likely to be injured, thereby preventing problems like tooth decay, dental injuries, and TMJ disorders. If you’re wondering if your child needs orthodontic treatment, there are several things to look for that may tell you that they have an alignment issue requiring correction. Here are a few signs that your child may benefit from wearing braces.

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.