Pulling permanent teeth for braces? It’s actually not as common as you might think.

Every case is different, and extractions are only recommended when they’re truly needed.

Jaw feeling sore? Stress might be part of it, but it’s not always the whole story.

Dr. Derek explains a few other reasons your jaw may be bothering you and what could be causing the discomfort

Ortho insurance can be confusing.. Summer breaks down a few benefits you may not even know you have!

When should the thumb-sucking habit stop?

Our pediatric dentist Dr. McQueen explains when it’s time to start saying goodbye to the thumb and why timing matters for your child’s growing smile. 🦷

Dr. B explains whether we can really tell if you’ve been skipping the floss between appointments 👀

Can you guess what Busciglio crew graduated when?
Drop your graduation year below! 🎓
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Do braces actually hurt?

Dr. B breaks down what you can really expect when getting braces. 🦷

Can mewing actually change your jawline?

Dr. Derek gives us the orthodontist answer…plus a fun fact 🐮

Mewing ❌
Mooing ✅

How long do you think this case took?

Most people guess way longer than the actual treatment time. Dr. Derek breaks down this case and shows just how much can change in less time than you might think.

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Chewing ice = satisfying… until your orthodontist rates the habit 😬🧊

Dr. Derek breaks down why crunching on ice might be doing more damage than you think.

Would you give up chewing ice after hearing this?

Broken bracket again? It might not be what you think. Dr. Derek explains what usually causes brackets to pop and how to keep them where they belong. 🦷

Wisdom teeth get blamed for a lot… but are they really the reason your teeth shifted? 🦷