Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for teenagers and adults — bringing your child in for an early evaluation can help prevent more invasive treatment down the road! Early orthodontic evaluations are recommended for children before the age of 7, as this is the easiest...
With Christmas coming up, you might be seeing advertisements for plaque scrapers that you can use at home to remove tartar and stains. While it may be tempting to buy these as gifts for your friends and family, you should be aware that you can damage your teeth and...
Occlusion is the term used to describe how the upper and lower teeth align and fit together. In a healthy mouth, the upper teeth fit just over the lower teeth. When the teeth don’t align as they should, it is called malocclusion, or a bad bite. There are different...
If you’ve been wondering when your child should visit a pediatric dentist, look no further. Our orthodontist is here to provide some information on the importance of pediatric dentistry and the benefits to taking your child to their first checkup as early as possible....
If you have traditional braces, you understand that it’s sometimes difficult to brush and floss! Wires and brackets create small spaces that are hard to get between. Our oral surgeon in Asheville, NC, wants to provide some tips for maintaining an effective dental...
