If you have persistent trouble sleeping, you may have looked for the cause and considered many common culprits like stress and anxiety, poor sleep hygiene, side effects of medication, chronic pain, excessive alcohol or caffeine consumption, and so on. But have you considered your oral health? Though at first glance the two seem unrelated, what’s... Continue reading Trouble sleeping? Your Oral Health May Hold the Clues! [Read the full article]
Although fear of the orthodontist isn’t as well known as fear of the dentist, it does exist, especially in our younger patients. If you’re a parent of a child who’s dreading an upcoming orthodontist appointment, here are some things you can do to help them overcome their fear of the orthodontist. (And for you adults... Continue reading How to Help Your Child (or Yourself!) Overcome Fear of the Orthodontist [Read the full article]
As you may know, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have an initial visit with an orthodontist by the age of seven. This seems very young to parents, who may associate orthodontic treatment with teenagers. But the reason a first visit is recommended by this age is because this is the best age... Continue reading Early Intervention Orthodontics: When and Why it Might be Necessary for Your Child [Read the full article]