The Smile Blog: Inspiration & Orthodontic Advice

At Align Orthodontics, every smile has a story  and this blog is where we share the tips, insights, and inspiration behind them.

Flossing with Braces

When you have orthodontic treatment, a significant portion of your teeth may be covered allowing food particles to…

Protecting Your Teeth with Mouthwash

Braces, retainers, and other orthodontic appliances help to straighten your smile but can make it difficult to keep…

Get The Most Out Of Invisalign

Do you have crooked or crowded teeth, or perhaps an overbite but don’t want to wear braces? Invisalign…

Gum Disease, Diabetes, and Orthodontic Treatment

Did you know that over 30 million people in the United States are currently diagnosed with diabetes? As…

What are Space Maintainers?

If your child loses a tooth early, for whatever reason, they may need a space maintainer. It is…

Orthodontic Treatment and Your Health

A smile is one of the first things you notice about someone. In terms of orthodontic treatment, the…

5 Common Oral Surgeries and What to Expect

Many times when a dentist mentions oral surgery, it can be met with panic and fear. However, what many…

The Benefits of Early Orthodontic Treatment

Timing is everything, especially when it comes to your child’s oral health. Orthodontic treatment should begin earlier than…

Taking Care of Your Smile from Home

Due to COVID-19, many offices closed for patient and staff safety or were open for emergencies only. As…

Toothpaste and Orthodontics

Between the thousands of brands, different flavors, and claims it is no surprise that people can have a…

Malocclusions

You’ve probably heard of overbites, crooked teeth, or underbites whether you know someone who has one of these…

What do TMJ and TMD mean?

Medical terms can be confusing and overwhelming for some patients and even medical professionals from time to time.…