As we dive into September, fall is always on our minds. From counting down the days until #PSL season to unabashedly burning Macintosh apple candles 24/7, the promise of autumn is always welcomed! I have to admit, though, that almost nothing gets us more excited than New York Fashion Week. What’s on the style horizon? What […]
Because braces for adults are becoming increasingly popular, many orthodontic patients have already had – or would like to have – other dental treatments. Some adults wonder if braces are compatible with the crowns, dental implants and fillings they have gotten over the years or may still want. That’s where we can help. As Memphis […]
DIY Orthodontics is making the rounds again. This time a college student designed his own set of clear aligners. I have to be honest: my first reaction was that of sheer awe. The fact that someone without any training in the field of orthodontics (or dentistry for that matter) could produce an objectively better smile […]
When you’re the parent of a child who has severely protruding front teeth, you might worry about him or her being teased for having “buck teeth,” as they’re often called by kids. But do you also know about the negative effects that these so-called buck teeth can have on a patient’s overall health and lifestyle? […]
The holidays are long gone, and if you’re like me, it’s crazy to think we’re already 40 days into 2016. In addition to helping Memphis embrace their new smiles, I’ve spent the last few months attending several professional conferences, speaking at others, and learning from the best in the industry. Thinking about all the topics […]
What’s the worst part of having braces? Is it the wires, the rubber bands, the lack of popcorn? If you’re like us (and so many of our patients), the worst part isn’t actually the “braces”; it’s the prep work that it takes leading up to your orthodontic treatment. If you’ve had braces, you’ve probably taken […]
Between school, sports practices, extracurriculars, homework, and hanging out with friends and family, teens tend to have a lot on their plates. They need healthy (and yummy) meals and snacks to keep them going. When you throw braces into the mix, weekly menus have to change a little bit. But, don’t let that discourage you, […]
If you follow us on any of our social pages (Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or YouTube), you probably know that on Thanksgiving we released our very own music video, a tongue-in-cheek take on Taylor Swift’s increasingly popular mega-hit “Shake It Off” titled “Braces Off.” The parody was a labor of love with involvement from the Harding […]
Your cool blue braces have been on for a few weeks now, and everything seems to be going according to plan. At least until you wake up one day with red, irritated, and swollen gums. What’s a Saddle Creek Ortho patient to do? Swollen gums are actually one of the most common byproducts of braces, but […]