posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

Press Pause If you are getting braces in the near future, it’s very important to see your regular dentist first. That way, any cavities or other dental problems can be treated Read more

posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Getting braces is a huge step in creating the beautiful smile you want. It’s easy to see how important your wires and brackets are. Week by week, you and your Read more

posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more

posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

While it’s normal to feel self-conscious, there is no reason to avoid photos just because you wear braces. Many people wear braces and you do not need to be embarrassed Read more

posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

If you have been thinking about undergoing orthodontic treatment to straighten teeth or correct jaw alignment, the first step is scheduling an orthodontic consultation at Center for TMJ & Sleep Read more

posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Choosing clear aligners was a great decision on your part! Straight teeth and a healthy bite? Subtle, almost invisible aligners? 3D technology custom-designed just for you? All the positives we’ve Read more

posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Now that you have braces, it is more important than ever to maintain good oral hygiene during your treatment, as the doctor will tell you. While we trust you will Read more

posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more

posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

One of the many benefits of your clear aligners is that you can remove them to eat. You should brush after every meal, just like you would with traditional braces, Read more

posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

After getting your braces, it is important to know how to take care of your teeth in order to ensure that your braces stay intact and do their job so Read more

posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

You devote a lot of energy to your orthodontic treatment. Appointments, rubber bands, adjustments, cleaning (so much cleaning)—and why? Because you know that your attractive, healthy smile will be well Read more

posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

At Center for TMJ & Sleep Disorders, the doctor and our staff have found that patients who like their smiles have better self-esteem. People who don’t like their smiles are Read more

posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Traditionally, January is a great time to choose some bad habits you’d like to lose, and some good habits you’d like to develop. If one of your goals this year Read more

posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

Why are New Year’s resolutions so often negative? A depressing reminder of things-you-should-be-doing-but aren’t. A new set of rules-that-must-be-obeyed. A nagging list of changes you should make right this very Read more

posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it Read more

posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

One exciting part about wearing braces from Center for TMJ & Sleep Disorders is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over Read more