Great question! Tooth movement is your body’s natural response to light pressure applied by braces over a period of time (usually two years). Braces work by using brackets that are Read more

Maybe you’ve wanted braces since childhood. Maybe you had them, but your teeth have shifted over time. Maybe you’re tired of living with an uncomfortable bite. Good news! If you’re Read more

The weather out there might be frightful for most of us, but not for you! You’ve been waiting all year for a fresh coat of powder and all the outdoor Read more

We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more

Our team at the Center for TMJ & Sleep Disorders knows that there are many ways you can protect your pearly whites throughout your orthodontic treatment. If you follow the Read more

A lot of patients ask us why Dr. Tammy and our team at the Center for TMJ & Sleep Disorders work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course Read more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with the holidays around the corner, and visions of sugarplums and other tasty desserts dancing in everyone’s head. Except, this year you have Read more

Wearing braces during your treatment at the Center for TMJ & Sleep Disorders presents some unique challenges in the types of food you can safely eat. The wrong items can Read more

At the Center for TMJ & Sleep Disorders we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, Dr. Tammy wanted to share some trivia that might help you Read more

For months and months, you’ve been dedicated to following your orthodontic treatment plan. Wearing your bands or putting in the hours with your aligners. Eating orthodontic-friendly foods. Seeing your orthodontist Read more

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 Read more

It’s that time of year again—Halloween! Carving pumpkins. Creating costumes. And, of course, collecting candy. But some of the candies in that collection aren’t much of a treat for your teeth. Read more

Proper mouth protection is recommended by the Center for TMJ & Sleep Disorders when you participate in any sports activities. If you wear braces, this protection becomes essential. Injuries to Read more

When you’re busy at school or work, when you’re on vacation, when you’re on the road to adventure—preparation helps everything go smoothly. Especially when the unexpected happens! So, how can Read more

You and your braces will become good friends over the coming months or years, so it’s important to get your relationship off to a good start. Consider the following recommendations Read more

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? Dr. Tammy and our team at the Read more