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Summer is only two months away – (even though it almost always feels like summer in Northwest Florida.) The days are getting warmer, and you may be thinking about your summer plans.  Is traveling or vacationing on your list? Or are you planning on hanging locally at the beach? Maybe you’re in more of a […]

Imagine this: You have braces, and you bite down into a Snickers bar (or Almond Joy, or Payday..) and realize, “oh snap! I swallowed a braces bracket!” You forgot those pesky nuts are on the “don’t eat with braces” list. So what do you do now? Here’s everything you need to know about what happens

So your child is getting braces? That’s exciting! They’ve made it to the next stage of life – and a beautiful, healthy smile is on the horizon. But first, your child may have conflicting emotions before braces and may feel a bit overwhelmed with the changes to come. Parents may feel overwhelmed too. This is

So you visited an orthodontist, but you aren’t sure if you’re comfortable starting treatment with him or her yet.  Is it possible to “try out” an orthodontist before choosing one? Can you still visit another orthodontist if you’ve already received an exam from an orthodontist? Yes, you can – and we encourage you to do

The best part about Invisalign clear aligners is their virtually invisible appearance! Your co-workers, friends, or family may not even notice that you’re wearing Invisalign trays, unless you tell them! But once your aligners start staining or yellowing, your invisible braces suddenly become very visible.  If your invisalign is turning yellow or starting smelling a

So you want a beautiful, healthy smile, but don’t want to pay a fortune for it. You shouldn’t have to! You deserve your dream smile at a reasonable price. Whether you choose braces or Invisalign for your smile journey, you can receive affordable orthodontic treatment in Northwest Florida. Now you may be leaning towards braces

Whether you have braces or Invisalign®, it’s essential that you’re using mouthwash daily! Did you know that when you brush your teeth, you only reach 25% of your mouth (Listerine®)? Reaching all of the spaces on your teeth, between your teeth and around your brackets and wires is key to maintaining a healthy smile and

Have you ever noticed a triangular gap between your tooth and gum line? That gap is commonly called a ‘black triangle’, also known as “Open Gingival Embrasures.” Black triangles are not considered problematic on their own, but they may indicate unhealthy conditions around the gum line. They can also leave your gums more susceptible to

Are you or your child new to braces? While you may experience mild sensitivity the first week or two of orthodontic treatment, adjusting to life with braces doesn’t have to be difficult!  Our experienced team of orthodontists will ensure that you leave any of our 8 Northwest Florida offices thoroughly educated on caring for your

If you’ve been considering taking a Magic Eraser or melamine sponge to your teeth, you’ll want to hear this! And if you haven’t heard – there’s a recent TikTok trend of people using Magic Erasers to clean their teeth, whiten their teeth and treat discoloration—and it went viral. Yes… we said chemical Magic Erasers on