A Great Smile We all want a beautiful smile. When you are confident and happy with your smile, you will smile more often. Many studies show…
Orthodontic emergencies are not typically true emergencies in the normal sense of the word, but some issues can arise while you have your braces on.…
As has been discussed in previous blog posts, retainers are for life! Retainers minimize movement of the teeth after orthodontic treatment has finished. Since retainers…
The short answer to this question is you can mostly eat your normal diet, but you will want to avoid foods that are too hard…
When you start orthodontic treatment your orthodontist, Dr. Shaw or Dr. Wirig, will work with you to achieve not only straight teeth and a good…
We love meeting new people! Everyone has a good story to share! During your first orthodontic visit, along with assessing your orthodontic needs and reviewing…
If you have considered orthodontic treatment, chances are you’ve heard of Invisalign®. Invisalign® is one of a few companies that manufacture clear aligners for orthodontists…
An orthodontic expander is one of the most commonly used and useful appliances in orthodontics. It is commonly referred to as a palatal expander. The…
You may have heard of some people needing to have teeth extracted as part of their orthodontic treatment. Maybe you needed it as a child…
The short answer to this question is no. For many years there was a misconception that as the wisdom teeth started coming in they would…