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We all know it’s important to keep your teeth healthy during braces treatment, but it’s just as important to keep your gums healthy. Bleeding gums can signal the start of gum disease, which can delay braces treatment. If you catch it early enough, there are ways to prevent or reverse gum disease.  At Smith &Read more

A proper bite depends on more than straight teeth. Jaw development is vital to whether your teeth have enough room or too much space to erupt correctly. It also affects the look of your facial features.  At Smith & Davis Orthodontics, we know that a bad bite can affect your oral and overall health. ForRead more

Talk to your parents, and they’ll probably tell you that the braces you wear today are very different from those they wore as kids. Braces continue to evolve and improve, making them smaller, more efficient, and more comfortable than ever. But when were teeth braces invented? Braces in some form go all the way backRead more

You have a toothache. Do you need a dentist or an orthodontist? What if you bite your cheek often when you chew? Which one can help your child stop thumbsucking?  It can be confusing figuring out when you need a dentist vs. an orthodontist. What’s the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist? What doesRead more

Your smile is your best first impression, but do you ever look at your smile and think it looks crooked? Genetics, bad habits, loss of teeth, or other factors could cause a crooked smile. How do you fix a crooked smile? Smith & Davis Orthodontics has the answers!  Crooked smiles are the result of malocclusions,Read more

As parents, we love to see our child’s teeth coming in, even though teething can be a difficult process for us and our children. Then the teeth fall out, and the child proudly displays the space where their new, permanent teeth will erupt. Those permanent adult teeth come in, and that toothy grin is complete.Read more

Patients who weren’t interested in traditional braces treatment have found a great alternative to straightening their teeth. Invisalign clear aligners move teeth just as braces do, but they’re nearly invisible against the teeth and allow patients to show off their smiles even as they’re transforming them.  How do I know my teeth are moving withRead more

You’ve probably heard of tartar, and you probably think of the baking ingredient or that sauce you eat with fish. But dental tartar is much less pleasant. In fact, it’s very bad for your teeth because it can accelerate tooth decay.  It’s definitely not something you want, but nearly everyone will have tartar on theirRead more

At Smith and Davis Orthodontics, we stress the importance of great oral hygiene, especially during treatment with braces. Most of our patients do a great job of brushing and flossing regularly with braces to keep their oral health. On occasion, we get patients who aren’t as vigilant, and they see the results when their bracesRead more