by Dr. Richard Lee | Sep 13, 2022 | General Orthodontics, Oral Health
Everyone wants a healthy white smile! Unfortunately, there are many ways in which you can develop darkened or discolored teeth. Throughout our lives, our pearly whites are attacked by different foods, bacteria, and medical treatments. We can avoid and control some of...
by Dr. Richard Lee | Aug 25, 2022 | General Orthodontics, Oral Health
You may or may not use it, but you have almost certainly heard about mouthwash. However, do you know how to use this oral cleaning tool properly? Believe it or not, you can actually overuse oral rinse and cause the very oral issues you may be trying to improve! Keep...
by Dr. Richard Lee | Aug 11, 2022 | General Orthodontics, Oral Health
If you tend to grind your teeth at night or if you play an intense sport, then you may have mouth guards designed to help protect your teeth. While these devices can be incredibly helpful, they require proper care and maintenance. Just like your teeth, they need to be...
by Dr. Richard Lee | Jul 19, 2022 | General Orthodontics, Oral Health, Orthodontic Treatments
Wisdom teeth … the bane of every teenager’s existence. The long-dreaded wisdom tooth removal has become a rite of passage for our younger population. Due to changes within the human jaw and mouth structure, it is difficult for wisdom teeth to emerge as healthy...
by Dr. Richard Lee | Mar 22, 2022 | General Orthodontics, Oral Health
Brushing and flossing. Together, they create a powerful, complete dental health and prevention package. Brushing is something most people accept as a necessity and do almost without thought a couple of times a day. Flossing, however, does not share that popularity,...
by Dr. Richard Lee | Mar 15, 2022 | General Orthodontics, Oral Health, Retainers
You’ve reached a milestone: as of today, you no longer need braces! For months, maybe years, your braces have gradually coaxed your teeth into new positions that give you a healthier mouth and a lovely smile. Now you and your orthodontist want to ensure that...
