Last Updated on May 9, 2016 It’s time! Our 4th Annual Dr. Tisseront’s Patients’ve GOT TALENT contest is underway! Show us what you’ve got! Do you dance? Sing? Play an instrument? Play soccer? Can you touch your nose with your tongue? Are you an artist? You can enter anything you want, as long as it is 30 seconds…
Are there foods I can’t eat with braces?
Last Updated on October 12, 2016 The teeth straightening process can feel long and arduous. You could end up with braces for up to a few years if you’re not careful about the foods you eat. Metal brackets and wires can easily pop, snap or break. The wrong foods can wreak havoc on your teeth in…
Orthodontic Celebrity smiles: Emma Watson
How to Have a Celebrity Smile Emma Watson is a celebrity who has a beautiful smile that has earned her numerous roles in movies along with jobs that required modeling clothing on a runway. With her friendly smile, she also works as an activist to help other people. A few years ago, she wore braces…
Orthodontic Celebrity Smiles: David Beckham
Last Updated on April 19, 2016 Have a Perfect Smile and Strong Bite David Beckham is an athlete who has a handsome smile that his fans enjoy. He believes in orthodontic treatment to repair malocclusions of the teeth, and his son is wearing braces to improve his smile. If you are a parent with a child…
Words of Wisdom No.10: “Conceal with Color“
Last Updated on February 18, 2019 If you or your child needs to get braces, you have many color options to choose from. The days of being forced to wear ugly metallic braces are long gone. Now you can at least have braces that are stylish and make you feel more confident while you are wearing…
Words of Wisdom No.9: “Brush Your Teeth When You First Get Out of Bed and Before You Get Back In at Night“
Last Updated on April 3, 2016 One of the smartest habits to get into is brushing your teeth after you wake and before you go to bed. This helps to eliminate most of the bacteria that would calcify upon your teeth, which in turn would lead to tartar build-up. When you couple brushing with flossing and rinsing,…
Words of Wisdom No.8: “Practice Flossing with Your Eyes Shut“
Last Updated on March 27, 2016 Flossing Each Day Helps to Protect Your Teeth Everyone knows that brushing their teeth at least twice a day is recommended to prevent cavities and halitosis, but it is also important to learn how to floss with your eyes closed. A toothbrush is able to remove a lot of food debris, but…
Words of Wisdom No. 7 – Stay fresh
Last Updated on March 20, 2016 When you were a child, your mother wisely told you to have fresh breath when out in public, and it is good idea to continue following this advice. One of the best ways to maintain your oral hygiene is by visiting an orthodontist for a complete examination. Removing food particles…
Words of Wisdom No.6 – Brush your teeth with baking soda once a week
Last Updated on March 13, 2016 In today’s society, moms are searching for a simple solution to whiten their teeth that they can easily squeeze into their daily routine. After a long day of taking care of the children, many women consume dark beverages such as wine, coffee, tea, or soda. Unfortunately, these drinks can result…
Are Braces Painful?
Last Updated on October 12, 2016 One question that an orthodontist is constantly asked is whether braces hurt. For the most part, they do not hurt when they are fastened to a patient’s teeth. However, there will be some level of soreness after the orthodontic wire is put into the brackets. This discomfort can last anywhere…