by Dr. Richard Lee | Dec 22, 2022 | General Orthodontics, Oral Health
Braces are vital for the dental health of some patients, but it’s no secret that they hurt. Plus, they can make it challenging to brush your mouth appropriately, paving the way for gum disease. Fortunately, there’s a simple, cost-effective solution for...
by Dr. Richard Lee | Nov 23, 2022 | General Orthodontics, Oral Health
Are braces the Holy Grail of dental issues? You might be tempted to think of braces as a one-size-fits-all orthodontic treatment. But is that a realistic expectation? On the contrary, braces cannot always straighten teeth on their own. Sometimes, they can actually...
by Dr. Richard Lee | Nov 16, 2022 | General Orthodontics, Oral Health
Many orthodontic patients know that braces can be bulky, painful, and challenging to clean, so they count the days until it’s time to remove them. However, orthodontic treatment does not end with brace removal; dentists often prescribe retainers because the teeth can...
by Dr. Richard Lee | Nov 2, 2022 | Dental Braces, General Orthodontics, Oral Health, Orthodontic Treatments
Recently you had a set of traditional metal braces installed in your mouth, and the promise of straight teeth and a brilliant smile kept you motivated to deal with them. But you weren’t counting on the first few days being so uncomfortable! The new pressure on your...
by Dr. Richard Lee | Sep 27, 2022 | General Orthodontics, Oral Health
If you are in touch with the news, you have probably heard about the new smoking craze called vaping or Juuling. While we all know that smoking cigarettes causes irreparable health damage, do electronic nicotine delivery systems or electronic cigarettes cause as much...
by Dr. Richard Lee | Sep 20, 2022 | General Orthodontics, Oral Health
Orthodontic treatment has always been a matter of ideal timing. Issues such as jaw growth, malocclusions, and baby teeth removal require a visit to the dentist in the nick of time, which, the more you delay, the harder it will become to correct them. No...
