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Myth or Fact: Do wisdom teeth cause crowding after braces?
Worried that wisdom teeth will ruin all of your orthodontic work? It was once thought that wisdom teeth could cause relapse after orthodontic treatment, but recent research has shown this to be untrue. Let’s put your mind at ease! What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth...
Eight Simple Tips to Soothe Braces Pain
When you get your braces tightened, it’s very common to feel some soreness for a couple of days afterward. This is actually a good thing because it means your braces are working. The soreness is normal and temporary. That doesn’t mean you have to suffer though! Here...
Easy Ways to Improve Oral Health in Braces
Our oral health is so important to our overall health and quality of life. Deciding to pursue orthodontic treatment is a great first step in improving your oral health. Once in braces, caring for your teeth may seem more complicated than it used to. Fortunately, there...
Getting Your Braces Tightened
After your braces are put on, it’s important to see your orthodontist regularly for adjustment appointments. Many people refer to this as getting their braces “tightened” because sometimes the teeth will feel a bit sore after these appointments. Why do I have to get...
Rubber Bands
Braces will straighten your teeth, but when it comes to achieving the perfect bite, rubber bands are the real MVP! Orthodontic elastics, also known simply as rubber bands, are key to ensuring you get the smile of your dreams. What are orthodontic elastics?...
3D Printing in Orthodontics
3D printers are incredible machines with uses in several industries. Did you know that they are used in the field of orthodontics too? The iTero intraoral scanner takes a digital impression of the teeth. A 3D printer takes that digital impression and turns it into a...
iTero Intraoral Scanner
Traditional orthodontic treatment involves the use of alginate impressions to create study models and appliances. Adults who have been through orthodontic treatment as children will remember gagging on a tray of goopy alginate before their braces were put on and again...
How Your Smile Changes As You Age
As you get older, your body ages. This includes your smile. A lifetime of use can result in wear and tear, such as gum recession and yellowing of the teeth. However, did you know that your teeth can also shift as you age? There are several changes that orthodontists...
Braces-Friendly Halloween Treats
Happy October! It's hard to believe it is already Halloween time. Children, teens, and adults all love to enjoy Halloween treats. You may have heard that you can’t eat candy with braces on, but that’s not entirely true. Dr. Peterson wants you to have fun and enjoy...
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