Skip to main contentThere’s an organization known as the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) designated October as National Orthodontic Health Month. Your Spring orthodontist agrees that it’s the perfect time to raise awareness about the importance of having a straight smile and why you need an orthodontist’s guidance.  Thinking About Oral Health October can be… Read More

Keep Your Smile Straight and Healthy When you complete your orthodontic treatment you’re going to need a retainer. Do you know why? Your Spring orthodontist and pediatric dentist will show how well retainers work at holding teeth in place while sustaining movement in your gums, ligaments, and facial bones. Retainers “retain” your newly positioned teeth… Read More

“Welcome to Retainer Care 101. Today’s discussion will be about retainers, how to care for them, remember to actually wear them, and not lose or damage them.”  As your Spring orthodontist, we’re going to be the first to tell you that it is extremely important to wear your retainer after your orthodontic treatment is complete…. Read More

Let’s Talk About Malocclusion We’re willing to bet it’s highly unlikely that you sit around and think about how your bite works. However, your Spring pediatric dentist and orthodontist will tell you that the way it all comes together to help you eat and speak every day is actually very interesting.  In medical or dental… Read More

Sleep apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, is often associated with adults. However, it’s a growing concern among children as well. This condition can significantly impact a child’s growth, development, and overall well-being. While many might not associate orthodontics with sleep apnea, the two are closely linked. Understanding Sleep Apnea… Read More

Self-isolation has people thinking about drastic changes that they want to make to their health or their bodies in general once life gets back to normal. At our Spring dental office, we’ve noticed that we’re getting a lot of questions about Invisalign clear aligners – how they work, how long they take, and lots of other… Read More