There’s a growing trend in orthodontic care: the “holistic orthodontist.” As an orthodontist myself, one who does not use the “holistic” label, I want to clear up some confusion about what it means to be “holistic...
Orthodontists are dentists who have gone through additional training after dental school learning about the mechanics of the jaw and teeth, including alignment, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and the bite, or the way top and bottom teeth fit together. Some...
Oral care for kids can be a tricky thing. How do you know if your child is brushing his teeth correctly? You want him to learn to be self-sufficient and brush on his own, but at the same time you want to make sure he’s doing it right. Fortunately, there are a few...
Whether your child loves brushing his teeth or not – and many children do not – it’s an essential part of the daily routine. Oral health is too important to ignore, not just because it’s important to a healthy smile, but because it’s a critical component of overall...
Child see, child do. Kids are great at modeling our behavior. That’s why it’s important to model good habits when it comes to oral hygiene. When your child sees you engaging in bad habits, he may be more likely to copy them. Here are some bad oral health habits to...
As a new mom, you have so many things to think about. It’s likely that oral health, dental care, and orthodontics for your new child are far down on your priority list – especially when your little one doesn’t even have any teeth yet! But it’s never too early to make...
