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• posted: Jul. 23, 2024

Crooked or crowded teeth aren’t always just a cosmetic issue; they also are more difficult to clean, which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Likewise, if your teeth Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2024

Brackets and wires, clear aligners, lingual braces, regular brackets, self-ligating braces, elastics, spacers—you and your orthodontist have had to narrow down a lot of choices to discover the best treatment Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2024

At Waters Orthodontics, we aren’t just concerned with straightening your teeth and giving you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. We are also committed improving the oral health and the Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2024

We’ve heard all the reasons why folks put off scheduling an orthodontic consultation: not quite ready to begin treatment, vacations, busy schedules, financial concerns, etc. Here are five reasons why you Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2024

How You Can Start Preparing Now When you first start thinking about going to the orthodontist, it is normal to feel apprehensive. What will your orthodontic experience bring? Whether you have Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2024

Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2024

Well, of course, they already are working for you—as an essential part of the alignment process. Rubber bands, also known as elastic ligatures, are used to secure the wires inside Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2024

As we start our summer, our team at Waters Orthodontics wants to remind our patients who have completed treatment that it is very important to wear your retainer as prescribed Read More

• posted: May 28, 2024

At Waters Orthodontics, the doctor and our staff know that eating with braces can be tricky. You want to avoid damaging the bands, brackets, and wires, since any damage can Read More

• posted: May 21, 2024

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read More

• posted: May 14, 2024

A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients Read More

• posted: May 07, 2024

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Waters Orthodontics. Everyone wants a glowing Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2024

Let’s talk science! From the vastness of the cosmos to sub-atomic particles, science helps us understand the world around us and how it works. So, let’s take some familiar scientific Read More

• posted: Apr. 23, 2024

If the doctor and our team at Waters Orthodontics have recommended a palatal expander, you might be wondering what it is and how it will help you. A palatal expander Read More

• posted: Apr. 16, 2024

A lot of our patients are curious about the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist. In fact, one of the most common questions we hear at Waters Orthodontics is, Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2024

It’s vital to understand the difference between an orthodontic emergency and minor orthodontic issues. Minor issues can be handled the next day, or at your next scheduled appointment. When a Read More