At True Smile Orthodontics, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Sutton would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Georgetown area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as the day on […]

You’ve been told that you have a malocclusion called an “underbite.” Let’s look at just what this diagnosis means, and what it means for you. Just what is an “underbite”? A malocclusion is another way of saying that you have a problem with your bite, which is the way your jaws and teeth fit together

Analyzing strong points, looking for potential problems, making comparisons — it’s bracketology time! Nope, not basketball (although we hear they have something similar), but a brief analysis of your orthodontic options when it comes to choosing a winning bracket. If you’re getting braces, you’re probably already familiar with how they work — brackets are bonded

October 31 — Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November — Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1 — National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Halloween or Thanksgiving, but we take any opportunity to celebrate your dental health. So, let’s celebrate brushing! After

Having teeth encased in braces can be discouraging during Halloween. If you or your child has braces, there are certain candies to avoid this holiday season — and in general — while you have braces. Candy can be tempting, especially for children. But don’t worry; other sweet treat options can readily take their place. Take

In recent years, many links have been established between orthodontic treatments and whole-body health. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, researchers have observed that people with gum disease are more likely to develop heart disease or experience difficulty controlling blood sugar than people without gum disease. While researchers continue to find

A lot of our patients are curious about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear at True Smile Orthodontics is, “Dentists and orthodontists are all the same, right?” A general dentist is your primary dental care provider. Dentists diagnose, treat, and manage your overall

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? Dr. Sutton and our team at True Smile Orthodontics encourage you to warm up your mind this fall season with a few great books. Sure it may be easy to put off

Most kids love candy; actually, most people in general love candy. So when it comes time for you to get braces there can often be a natural conflict between candy consumption and maintaining the integrity of your braces. For that reason, Dr. Sutton and our team know that it’s good to know which types of