No, Vaping Is Not a “Healthy Alternative.”
WE’VE BEEN HEARING for decades how dangerous smoking is to many aspects of our health. As dental…
What Are the Main Ingredients in Toothpaste?
WE’VE ALL HEARD of the active ingredient in toothpaste: fluoride. It supplies tooth enamel with…
Happy TMJ Awareness Month!
OUR JAWS GET a pretty constant workout between all the talking, chewing, and yawning we do, but those simple activities…
Take Care of That Retainer!
IF BRACES-WEARERS want to keep the results of their treatment long term, they should be carefully following the orthodontist’s…
Don’t Take Dental Advice From TikTok!
UNLESS THE DENTIST is an active TikTok user, it’s not a good idea to get dental health advice from social media. We’ve noticed a lot of…
Follow These Tips, Braces-Wearers!
OUR GOAL IS FOR all of our orthodontic patients to make it to Braces Off Day without any…
What Myths Has Modern Dentistry Debunked?
FOR AS LONG AS there have been people, there has been tooth decay, but people in past civilizations didn’t..
What Are the Different Parts of Braces For?
ANYONE WHO HAS or had braces has noticed the different parts and probably wondered what role they…
The Rotten Teeth of Shakespeare’s Time
WE CAN SEE a hint of the state of dental health in Shakespeare’s England from a sonnet in which he describes his lady love’s reeking breath. The…
Debunking 6 Orthodontic Myths for Patients in Goodyear, Arizona
Goodyear Orthodontist Setting It Straight Myth #1 – Orthodontics is Only for Children Orthodontic treatment is often associated with teenagers and children, but it’s a misconception that it’s only suitable for them. In reality, orthodontic treatment can benefit patients of all ages. While early intervention can address specific dental issues, adults in Goodyear can also…