If you have questions about braces, you have come to the right blog. Today, our orthodontist, Dr. Dr. Nathan Helm, is happy to discuss braces and help you find the answers to your questions. The more you know about braces, the better. In fact, it can help you know if braces are right for you and it can even help... read more »

Are you undergoing braces treatment, or have you recently had braces recommended for your smile? You may be wondering how braces work to straighten your smile. Our team is thrilled to shed some light on the subject. Brackets Brackets are small squares that are bonded to the front of each tooth or are attached to the teeth with orthodontic bands.... read more »

If you want a successful orthodontic journey, then you need to keep your braces in the best shape possible. This means you need to clean and care for your braces regularly. Our orthodontist, Dr. Dr. Nathan Helm, is happy to help you do so by giving you the tips you need. Those tips are: -Keep up on oral hygiene: Oral... read more »

For many people, one of the first things that come to mind when thinking about braces is all of the food you can’t eat during your treatment. With having to avoid foods like popcorn, gum, and tough meats, it can seem like there’s not much left you can eat with braces.   But don’t get discouraged! Even though it’s important... read more »

If you want a top-notch oral health when you have braces, then you need to avoid cracking your teeth. If you crack your teeth, you could suffer tooth chips. Tooth chips could complicate the alignment process and delay your perfect smile. So, it’s best to prevent tooth cracks altogether. To help you do so, our orthodontist, Dr. Dr. Nathan Helm,... read more »

If you have been wanting to straighten your teeth, you might consider wearing braces. Braces have helped many children, teens and adults to improve their appearance and their oral health. The American Association of Orthodontists cautions that having crooked, crowded teeth makes you more susceptible to gingivitis (gum disease) and cavities. The problem stems from the difficulty cleaning your teeth... read more »