Summer is a Great Time for Kids to Get Braces!
Summer is officially in full swing! School is out, and the longer days mean more time for outdoor activities like swimming, playing, or just being lazy. There are also fewer commitments, such as after-school activities like sporting events. Because of this, summer is an opportune time to have your child evaluated for braces. The American […]
Can Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking Cause Orthodontic Damage?
The act of sucking is natural for all babies, most even begin in the womb. After all, it is the motion that will sustain their lives for many months to come. It is comforting, soothing and teaches them to accept nourishment. Many parents chose to provide pacifiers as a calming tool as well. Most babies […]
Caring For Your Braces During The Holidays
The holidays are upon us again, which for most of us means family, fun, and food. It is the time of the year we look forward to most, especially after the year we’ve just been through. Even if you are celebrating on a lower scale, it is important to remember to take extra care with […]
Braces and Candy
With the arrival of Easter on Sunday, we wanted to remind our patients about some of the challenges with braces and candy. Sugar, and especially candy can be more troublesome to deal with for those wearing braces. Some candies have a tendency to stick to brackets and wires more so than others. In fact, candy […]
Really Do Care About Every Step
What I loved the best was that they really do care about every step of the treatment, even uneventful things happening during treatment, and the consultation coordination with your dentist if need be. Now that is truly a caring orthodontist. – Melissa M
Very Kind People
Very kind ppl the entire staff are always so helpful & friendly.It feels good to walk into a place where everyone is always smiling no matter what kind of day they are Having. I would highly recommend this place to all my friends & family. – M.D.
How Long do Orthodontic Braces Take?
The length of time that orthodontic braces must be worn varies from patient to patient. On average though, treatment will typically last between 18 -24 months. There are 3 major factors involved when moving teeth through the use of orthodontic braces: the amount of force applied, the duration that that force is applied and the […]
Affordable Braces
Understanding which type of braces is most affordable is very important. If you are considering using dental braces to improve the appearance or functionality of your teeth there are a lot of options. Or perhaps it’s your child that requires braces. Most people would agree that a beautiful, healthy smile is a desirable trait and straight […]
Orthodontic Treatment Improves More Than Just Your Smile
Improving the aesthetics of facial structure is often considered to fall within the realm of plastic surgery. But what if there was another way? It’s a well known fact that orthodontic treatment can straighten teeth and create a beautiful smile. But the work and research of an orthodontist who kept track of his patients over […]
Enthusiasm
“Dr. Taylor, your enthusiasm surpasses our passive culture. I have never been to a facility of any kind in which ALL OF THE STAFF are upbeat. I know this is because of you!”