Straightening your teeth with orthodontics can help you achieve a more healthy, aligned and attractive smile. With the upcoming holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, the month of December and New Year’s (to name a few), around the corner, your orthodontics treatment won’t take a holiday, so it’s up to you to remember why you are wearing braces. With proper care, you can... read more »

By now you are likely aware that keeping your teeth and gums free from tooth decay and gum disease should top your list of oral health priorities when it comes to maintaining your healthy smile. But did you know that a malocclusion is another common dental issue that often needs to be addressed? Your original occlusion is how your upper... read more »

Your smile is the first thing people notice when they see you. Crooked, crowded teeth or a misaligned bite can make you feel self-conscious no matter what your age. The good news is, with today’s advances in orthodontics, straighter teeth aren’t just for kids and teens anymore. Now more than ever adults are successfully straightening their teeth for a healthier,... read more »

Getting braces at a younger age has proved most effective in preventing dental problems in the future. Permanent teeth start to typically come in about the ages of six to eight, and because the bones are still growing, it’s best to evaluate their tooth alignment at a young age to determine what orthodontic treatment is needed at the time or... read more »

Having questions about oral hygiene with braces can be quite dangerous. Oral hygiene is very important, and if you have questions about how to maintain a clean and pristine smile and appliance, you might not properly care for your teeth, gums and appliance, which can affect your overall orthodontic journey. So, our orthodontists would like to help you find the... read more »

Do you have questions about braces? If so, our orthodontists, Drs. Tyler Jolley and Zachary Pitcher encourage you to find the answers to your questions quickly. The sooner you find the answers, the sooner you can ensure braces are the right treatment for you and the sooner you can properly clean and care for your appliance during your orthodontic journey.... read more »

Here at Jolley Smiles Orthodontics, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these articles.... read more »