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Flossing is an integral part of healthy oral hygiene for children and adults alike. However, a recent study found that only 4 out of 10 Americans floss every day. Many people feel that brushing alone is enough to keep their teeth clean. But brushing cannot reach the spaces between the teeth, leaving your child’s teeth

We all know that smoking cigarettes and tobacco can be harmful to our overall health in many ways. Smoking can cause problems for the throat and lungs, but also for the mouth, teeth, and oral health. What Happens if I Smoke During Orthodontic Treatment? Smoking constricts the blood vessels in the ligaments, bone, and gum

At Garlock Orthodontics, we know the importance of healthy, straight teeth. Having a beautiful smile can improve self-esteem and confidence but can also open up important career and social opportunities. Unfortunately, in an attempt to fix their own gaps, young adults and teenagers are now using “gap bands” instead of consulting with an orthodontic expert.

Halloween marks the beginning of the holiday season that’s the roughest on your dental health! Thanks to the sugary candy corn and sticky caramels and taffy, it’s hard to stay away from unhealthy choices in the Halloween season! While we’re not at all suggesting that you stay away from candy on Halloween, but you should

We have offered lingual braces in the past, but have found that our patients who have elected to do clear aligner therapy, Invisalign®, as a cosmetic option for orthodontic treatment are much happier, more comfortable and we are able to get the same results as our lingual braces patients. Because of this, we highly recommend

An “open bite” is more formally known as an anterior open bite. People with an anterior open bite have front teeth, both upper and lower, that slant outward and apart so that these teeth don’t touch when the mouth is closed. An open bite is a kind of malocclusion, which means that the teeth aren’t properly

No matter what the oral health habits in your home may be, your children are looking to you for an example. This goes for everything, not just oral hygiene! Kids are perceptive, and from an early age, they understand that the concept of ‘do as I say, not as I do’ is flawed and nonsensical.

Before discussing how to avoid tooth staining, you should first know why it occurs. There are a few ways for the teeth to become discolored. These include stains on the surface of the teeth, changes occurring inside the tooth, or just as a natural part of aging. Below are the most common reasons for tooth

Salivary gland stones are also called sialolithiasis and may occur when a person has too much calcium in their body, becomes chronically dehydrated, or suffers from a bacterial staph infection. All of these conditions will cause the salivary ducts and glands to swell, which blocks the flow of saliva and creates stones.  Since saliva is