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Gum Health Awareness 101

September 3rd, 2025

Did you know that gum health has a direct impact on overall oral health? Healthy gums contribute to faster movement of teeth and lead to a more favorable outcome of orthodontic treatments. This month we want to highlight the importance of gum health. If you are struggling with your gum care, please reach out to…
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Teens and Gum Disease

August 27th, 2025

You have a lot going on. School. Sports. Activities. Family. Friends. Teens lead busy lives and have busy schedules, so you need to budget your time and energy. One thing you don’t want to spend any of your time and energy on? Dealing with gum disease. Gum disease most often begins as a reaction to…
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Orthodontic Treatment through the Internet

August 20th, 2025

You can learn just about anything on the Internet these days. You can also order just about anything on the Internet these days. But would you order your braces on the Internet? There’s a new trend involving websites that claim to offer a solution for straightening teeth, without your ever seeing a dentist or orthodontist…
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At what age should my child have an orthodontic evaluation?

August 13th, 2025

You may have noticed that kids seem to be getting braces and other orthodontic care a lot earlier these days. There was a time, only a decade or two ago, when braces were mainly seen on teenagers, but that is beginning to change. If you’re wondering when to bring your child to our Durango, Bayfield,…
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