Flossing is important

Daily flossing is a preventative measure against gum disease and tooth decay. Flossing is a method for removing plaque and food debris that can not be reached by a toothbrush. There are many undesirable consequences that flossing can help prevent: Bad Breath-which can...

Proper elastics wear=desired teeth movement

Elastic wear is important during orthodontic treatment! Elastics/rubber bands are often necessary for proper teeth movement during orthodontic treatment.  Braces can not always move teeth into the proper place without an assist from elastics. It is often the case for...

Teamwork makes proper oral hygiene easier than ever!

Teamwork makes proper oral hygiene easier during orthodontic treatment! Dr. Alison and staff have teamed up with Oral -B and now provide a new tool to assist in good oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment.  Each patient that begins full orthodontic treatment is...

Orthodontics is more than just straightening teeth

Orthodontics can be very important to the long term health of the teeth and the overall well-being of a person. There are several reasons one may decide orthodontic treatment is right for them or a family member.  Orthodontics is more than just straightening teeth!...