Can I Get Braces on Just My Top or Bottom Teeth?
Many patients who come to Glow Orthodontics ask if they can get braces only on their top or bottom teeth. In some cases, their top teeth look straight, and they only want to …
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Choosing an Orthodontist versus Dentist for Orthodontics
When you need braces and are deciding between a general dentist or an orthodontist, you may wonder if it matters who provides the treatment. The answer is yes; it …
It’s Never Too Late to Straighten Your Teeth: Learn About Adult Orthodontics
Do you avoid smiling because your teeth are crooked or crowded? Or maybe you have an embarrassing gap between your teeth? Many adults spend years being unhappy with their …
Spotting the Warning Signs of TMJ Disorders
Imagine that you can’t chew or talk because your jaw hurts, or it’s so stiff you can’t open your mouth properly. That’s the challenge facing an estimated 15% of Americans with temporomandibular …
Orthodontics: Beyond Teeth Alignment
Orthodontists are the experts when it comes to crooked teeth, crowded teeth, and all types of bite problems. As they improve your bite or reposition your jaws, they can …
What Is the Best Age to Begin Orthodontic Treatment?
There’s no way to put a value on straight teeth and a beautiful smile that makes you confident and happy. But orthodontic treatment is about more than your appearance; …
The Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth and Your Braces
Nutrition counts when it comes to choosing foods that keep your smile beautiful, but food can do more than deliver vitamins and minerals. The foods you eat can physically …
How Wearing a Mouth guard Can Prevent Sports Injuries
About 13-39% of all dental injuries are sports-related. Most of these orofacial injuries occur in athletes who weren’t wearing a mouth guard, a fact that’s especially shocking since many …
Managing Your Child’s Orthodontic Treatment During Summer Vacation
School’s out, you’re enjoying the summer weather, and it’s time to kick back and relax. Summer vacation is great, but as routines become more relaxed, it’s easy for children …
The Real Harm Vaping Is Causing Your Teen
Between 2011 to 2015, the use of e-cigarettes grew by 900% among high school students. More than 3.6 million middle and high school teens reported that they vaped in …