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• posted: Sep. 03, 2024

Going back to school is already an exciting (and sometimes nerve-racking) time so we don't want your braces adding to that. Our Conyers, Georgia team has compiled some helpful tips Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2024

How You Can Start Preparing Now When you first start thinking about going to the orthodontist, it is normal to feel apprehensive. What will your orthodontic experience bring? Whether you have Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2024

Perhaps you are already planning for the years when your teenager will need orthodontic work. But hearing that your seven-year-old would benefit from orthodontic treatment? That might come as a Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2024

The average age of individuals who get braces is between nine and 14, although it is appropriate for younger children to visit Orthodontic Associates for a consultation with the doctor. Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2024

Are you an adult who is considering getting braces? Perhaps you’ve had them before, but over the years that dental work has been reversed. Or maybe you’ve never had any Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2024

Well, of course you can chew gum and wear braces. But, should you chew gum and wear braces? That can be a sticky question. For many years, the answer was a Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2024

It’s no easy feat to have one of the best smiles in Hollywood. The reality TV starlet Kristin Cavallari attributes her gorgeous smile to routine oral hygiene, the removal of Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2024

You’ve worked hard for your attractive, healthy smile, and now you’re making sure it stays attractive and healthy by wearing your retainer. Since wearing a retainer is usually a matter Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2024

Now that you’ve graduated from your braces or aligners, you might think you’re finished with orthodontic cleaning tips. Not quite yet! Your retainer needs love, too—not just because it can Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2024

You’re going to the game! And no matter which sport you follow, there’s so much to enjoy—the best athletes, exciting play, hometown pride—and those delicious concession stands! But if you’re Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2024

In recent years, many links have been established between orthodontic treatments and whole body health. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, researchers have observed that people Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2024

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: Jun. 11, 2024

Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. the doctor and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm your teeth Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2024

One of the sure signs that summer has arrived is the unmistakable aroma of barbecue drifting over backyards across the country. If you’re new to braces, you might be wondering just Read More

• posted: May 28, 2024

Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But Read More

• posted: May 21, 2024

“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read More