Announcing Our Spring Seek & Find Contest
Spring is just around the corner, and we are looking forward to warm nights around the campfire with friends and family. Play our latest contest to enter for a chance to win a firepit with all the ingredients to make s’mores! A number of marshmallows have found their way onto various pages of our website and we need help […]
Traveling with Invisalign
Traveling can be a stressful undertaking, especially in the post-COVID age. Some people forget to consider how to best travel with their Invisalign and run into some tough situations as a result. When you’re in a new place, far from your orthodontist’s office, and stopping at so many different places, it’s easy to remove your aligners and […]
Why Your Visit to the Dentist is Essential
To ensure your teeth and mouth are healthy, you should visit a dentist at least once every six months, just like you have a health check with your general practitioner every year. In most dental checkups, your dentist will do a thorough checkup on your teeth and gums, followed by a dental cleaning. What Happens at a […]
What Vitamins Should You Take for Healthy Teeth?
Vitamins and minerals are an essential part of your health. But vitamins are good for more than keeping your energy up or gut health, they are integral to good oral health as well. Your teeth are bones just like those that make up your arms and legs and therefore need the same support as the bones in the […]
Foods That Worsen Oral Health
Sugar, acid, and foods that stay in your mouth for longer than necessary are all guilty of worsening your oral health. From dissolving enamel and promoting negative bacteria growth to downright decay, there are some foods you should be sure to moderate or take out of your diet altogether. Keep reading to learn more from Dr. Oana Honey […]
What to do to Relieve Invisalign Pain
Invisalign is awesome; it gives you an amazing smile without anyone ever noticing it doing its hard work. Mild soreness after switching your Invisalign trays is completely normal but uncomfortable. To help you manage any Invisalign pain, here are a few tips from Dr. Oana Honey at Honey Orthodontics. Switch Your Aligners Before Bed: Switching to your next […]
Questions to Ask Your Orthodontist to Prepare for Braces
If you or your child is considering orthodontic treatment, it’s important to ask questions. We know that this can be an overwhelming process. You want to know what to expect, how much it will cost, and how long it will take. The best way to get this information is by speaking with your orthodontist directly. Below are some […]
The Anatomy of Orthodontics
For those of us who haven’t gone to school for dentistry or orthodontics, some of the terms your provider may use can be a bit confusing. As a patient it’s important to understand how different parts of the mouth work together to create healthy teeth. From the jaw up to the tooth, each part inside the mouth is […]
Whitening Your Teeth
Having a pearly white smile is often a top concern our patients bring to our office. One of the most common questions we get as orthodontists during braces treatment is whether white spots on the teeth are to be expected. Even our patients who don’t have braces are concerned about maintaining a clean white smile. Luckily Dr. Oana […]
Can Orthodontics Fix a Speech Impediment?
If you’re a reader of our blog, you know that orthodontic treatment benefits our patients in many ways that may not be immediately obvious. Most people who seek orthodontic treatment focus on a crooked bite, crowded teeth, or a smile they are generally unhappy with. While we certainly love giving every one of our patients a smile they […]