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Brushing and flossing is one of those things we learn as children and then don’t really think about again … until we have to teach our own kids! Today, Dr. Collier shares her 7 Tips for Brushing and Flossing so you can make sure your kids are taking care of their teeth the right way. Continue reading “Good Oral Hygiene”

That precious face – there’s no more beautiful site in the entire world. From a baby’s gummy smile to a graduation picture beaming with pride, our children’s smiles always warm our hearts like nothing else. So we pay close attention when something seems “off” about their developing teeth. One question we hear again and again Continue reading “Why does my child have white spots on their teeth?”

It’s the big day – time to get your braces off! Your orthodontist takes off the brackets, you turn to the mirror and see… oh no. It looks like someone just took the pictures off the wall in an old, old house. Stains! This is a nightmare we don’t want any of our Atlanta patients Continue reading “How to avoid staining with braces”

Your child can finally brush his or her teeth – congrats! All the hard work you put into teaching the proper brushing is finally paying off. Next up, it’s time to tackle teaching your child to floss. Though flossing can be tricky for little hands, it’s critical to teach your child to floss early so Continue reading “5 Tips for teaching your child to floss”

Invisalign: Pros and Cons for Adults Ready to have the photo-ready smile that opens doors both personally and professionally? As an adult, you may be considering Invisalign, and wondering how it stacks up against other teeth-straightening methods such as braces. This Invisalign pros and cons list, along with the requirements for Invisalign, will help you Continue reading “Invisalign: Pros and Cons for Adults”

Flossing is the overachieving little brother of brushing that doesn’t get nearly the attention it deserves. Not only is flossing good for preventing cavities, but it also has a long list of other benefits that many people don’t even know about! If you skip flossing because you think it’s “not doing that much,” read on! Continue reading “How Flossing Affects Health”

Should I get my wisdom teeth removed? Wisdom teeth removal is almost a rite of passage for teenagers and has been for generations. But not everyone actually needs to have their wisdom teeth out! Should you get your wisdom teeth removed? Only an orthodontist or oral surgeon can tell you for sure, but here’s the Continue reading “When to see a Doctor about your Wisdom Teeth”

Does your child have bad oral habits, like thumb-sucking or tongue-thrusting? If so, you should know that there are painless ways to help your child to break those bad habits—and have better, stronger teeth as a result. If you’re at your wit’s end in trying to break these habits on your own, maybe it’s time Continue reading “Breaking Bad Habits with Appliances”

You walk past your pre-teen’s room and hear an unusual noise. You step closer to the door and listen more carefully: It’s a grinding or clenching sound like a machine is working overtime in your child’s mouth. What’s going on, and why might it cause orthodontic problems as your child grows older? A stressful time Continue reading “The Stress of Teeth-grinding (Bruxism)”

We’re open again! Shutting down our orthodontic offices for COVID was necessary to keep our staff and patients safe, but we sure did miss seeing all of your smiling faces in the office. Now that we’re taking patients again, many people are asking “Is it safe to go to the orthodontist during COVID?” So we Continue reading “Is it safe to go to the orthodontist during COVID?”