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 all, brushing is vital for

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 a look at the American

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 associations between oral health and

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 oral healthcare needs, including gum

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 reading when balancing a hectic

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 candy are not good for

Congratulations! You have made the decision to get orthodontic treatment at our Georgetown office. Now it’s time to choose among your various appliance options. Traditional metal brackets and wires, lingual braces, and a series of aligners — they all have positives to recommend them. And for some people, ceramic braces are the clear favorite. Ceramic braces work like regular metal

Perhaps you’ve heard from parents or older relatives what braces used to be like years ago — obvious, uncomfortable, hard to clean, and with inevitable tooth extractions to start off the whole lengthy process. Today, brackets are much smaller and wires are more pliable. You can even choose ceramic brackets or clear aligners for an almost invisible effect. New tools

Going back to school is already an exciting (and sometimes nerve-racking) time so we don’t want your braces adding to that. Our Georgetown team has compiled some helpful tips to make the process as easy and fun as possible. 1. Make sure you pack or purchase braces-friendly lunches Try to avoid overly crunchy foods (think carrots, celery, hard crackers) especially