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• posted: Sep. 19, 2023

Most of our patients at Waters Orthodontics will need to wear rubber bands at some point during their orthodontic treatment. The main reason our patients are instructed to wear rubber Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2023

It’s not unusual for a patient to be unaware of the range of services that orthodontists can provide for their patients. Knowing which services the doctor and our team perform Read More

• posted: Sep. 05, 2023

It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team Read More

• posted: Aug. 29, 2023

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read More

• posted: Aug. 22, 2023

One exciting part about wearing braces from Waters Orthodontics is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over each bracket to secure Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2023

You’ve worked hard for your attractive, healthy smile, and now you’re making sure it stays attractive and healthy by wearing your retainer. Since wearing a retainer is usually a matter Read More

• posted: Aug. 08, 2023

Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2023

When beginning orthodontic treatment, most patients ask the doctor and our team a lot of questions about what to expect, while others choose to just "go with the flow" and Read More

• posted: Jul. 25, 2023

A lot of patients ask us why the doctor and our team at Waters Orthodontics work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a Read More

• posted: Jul. 18, 2023

the doctor and our team hear this question a lot. Some of the common reasons for crooked teeth include: Thumb sucking Tongue thrusting or improper use of the tongue during speaking and Read More

• posted: Jul. 11, 2023

It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read More

• posted: Jul. 04, 2023

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read More

• posted: Jun. 27, 2023

Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But Read More

• posted: Jun. 20, 2023

Although major orthodontic emergencies are relatively rare, when they do happen it is important to seek immediate attention. By comparison, a minor orthodontic issue is something you can usually take Read More

• posted: Jun. 13, 2023

You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if Read More

• posted: Jun. 06, 2023

The dog days of summer are upon us, and with the temperatures soaring, our team at Waters Orthodontics wants you to be extra careful about sun safety when you’re out Read More