posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

One of the many benefits of your clear aligners is that you can remove them to eat. You should brush after every meal, just like you would with traditional braces, Read more

posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

After getting your braces, it is important to know how to take care of your teeth in order to ensure that your braces stay intact and do their job so Read more

posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

You devote a lot of energy to your orthodontic treatment. Appointments, rubber bands, adjustments, cleaning (so much cleaning)—and why? Because you know that your attractive, healthy smile will be well Read more

posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

At Center for TMJ & Sleep Disorders, the doctor and our staff have found that patients who like their smiles have better self-esteem. People who don’t like their smiles are Read more

posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Traditionally, January is a great time to choose some bad habits you’d like to lose, and some good habits you’d like to develop. If one of your goals this year Read more

posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

Why are New Year’s resolutions so often negative? A depressing reminder of things-you-should-be-doing-but aren’t. A new set of rules-that-must-be-obeyed. A nagging list of changes you should make right this very Read more

posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it Read more

posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

One exciting part about wearing braces from Center for TMJ & Sleep Disorders is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over Read more

posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It’s the season of giving and the start of a new year. What better time to gift yourself with the orthodontic treatment you’ve always wanted? Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for children Read more

posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

By now, you’re very familiar with the basic building blocks of your braces. Brackets, wires, and ligatures are no mystery to you. But suddenly, you’re hearing a brand new term—“power Read more

posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Center for TMJ & Sleep Disorders, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Read more

posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Everyone wants a naturally aligned and beautiful smile, and it is no secret that orthodontic braces from Center for TMJ & Sleep Disorders can help deliver one. However, there are Read more

posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease Read more

posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

TMJ is the quick way of referring to your Temporomandibular Joint. Pardon the pun, but that’s quite a mouthful! What is this joint, what does it do, and, if your Read more

posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more

posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

Brace-ism: believe it or not, it’s a concept. The Urban Dictionary defines brace-ism as “acting mean to people who have braces on their teeth.” Phrases like metal mouth, brace face, Read more