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

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is to honor the country’s workers and their contributions to the strength of our country as a whole. How Labor Day Started There is actually some debate as to the origins

One word no one likes to hear is “cavity!” For those patients of ours wearing braces, hearing that word is especially problematic, considering that delaying any dental work may result in delaying treatment time. We often blame candy as the culprit behind tooth decay, but other foods and drinks that kids consume can be just as harmful to their teeth,

According to Preferred Consumer, it’s estimated that 50 percent of people around the world have teeth that are crooked, not aligned properly, or irregular. Fortunately today, orthodontics has advanced to the point where corrective devices, such as braces and retainers, are less obvious, more comfortable, and can be worn for shorter periods of time. So, with that being said, how

We’re not talking about tearing up at the end of a sad movie, or that uncomfortable scratchy feeling you get from a coarse wool sweater—no shame in that kind of sensitivity! But it is a shame if you’re feeling unpleasant tooth sensitivity, especially while you’re wearing braces. No fear—we have some helpful ideas to make you more comfortable as you

If you’re heading back to classes in the next few weeks, you’re probably getting your gear together now. So let’s talk about some of the items you can pack to make orthodontic care easier during school hours. Dental-Healthy Food Watching what foods you eat is especially important now. If you’re carrying your lunch or snacks in your pack, you want

If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is literally sugar poured on toast) — it’s hard to imagine another menu even coming close. But you’re trying to keep your diet as healthy as possible. What to do? First,