The Model “T” of Braces | From Soldered to Invisible
Have you ever wondered just how long braces have been around and how they have come to be the way they are today? As far back as 500 B.C., Greek scholars such as Hippocrates and Aristotle have thought about ways to straighten teeth, but no progress was made in the field until the early 1900’s. Though orthodontics is […]
Why Do Many Kids and Adults Need Orthodontic Treatment Today?
At Advanced Orthodontics some parents ask us… “Why are so many kids and adults wearing braces today?” Orthodontic Studies report 70 percent of the US population could benefit from having their teeth and jaws realigned with orthodontic treatment. Ancient ancestors had perfect teeth and bites, as evidenced by fossil records. Then, about 10,000 years ago, malocclusions (bad bites) […]
Is This Space Taken?
Everyone wants a full, toothy smile, but some people are missing teeth through no fault of their own. Whenever you see a person missing teeth, you probably assume that they have lost them somewhere along the line, either through an accident or neglect. However, that is not always true. At Advanced Orthodontics we sometimes see patients that are […]
Braces and Nail Biting – Does Orthodontics Break the Habit?
Some parents at Advanced Orthodontics ask if stopping a child’s nail biting habit is another positive effect of orthodontic treatment. Since nail biting can be harmful to braces by breaking brackets and bending wires that delays treatment, Dr. Barton Soper and Dr. Brienne Roloff feel that finding ways to curtail the habit is in our patient’s best interest.
Please Help Celebrate Orthodontic Health Month in October With Your Beautiful Smile
You only get one chance to make a first impression, no matter what your age. Whether you are meeting new friends or interviewing for a job, a smile is important to building both personal and business relationships. It is a well-known fact that straight teeth and a great smile builds self-esteem, confidence, and influences how you present yourself […]
Beware These Halloween No No’s – Chewy, Sticky, Hard and Crunchy
At Advanced Orthodontics we want all our patients to have fun at Halloween. It’s all about decorations, costumes, and having a good time. But we also want to make sure you don’t have any problems with your orthodontic appliances when enjoying your Halloween goodies. Watch the video below to find out how. The video offer patients and moms […]
Encouraging Kids to Eat Properly Benefits Everyone
Busy lifestyles and a multitude of distractions make it very difficult for kids and families today to eat a meal together. Most of us at Advanced Orthodontics often find ourselves eating on the run between busy work schedules, dance lessons, sports practices and games, school activities, karate lessons … the list is endless. Not to mention how difficult […]
Happy Thanksgiving To All Our Patients And Their Families
Beware of Sports Drinks - They Can Damage Your Teeth
Lollipops are a cavity on a stick and soda is pure sugar in a can. Candy and soda cause tooth decay. You’ve been taught this since grade school. This is not news, is it? Well, what about the fact that sports drinks ruin your teeth, too? Heard that one before? Dr. Barton Soper and the team at Advanced […]
Should Parents Worry if Baby Teeth Aren’t Falling Out?
When parents visit Advanced Orthodontics, it is not uncommon for them to worry if their child’s baby teeth do not fall out on time. Infants rollover, sit, walk, and talk at different stages of their development. The same is true when your child is losing baby teeth. There are some developmental issues which require professional attention, but in […]