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• posted: Nov. 02, 2021

X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to Read More

• posted: Oct. 26, 2021

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read More

• posted: Oct. 19, 2021

The words “overbite” and “overjet” certainly sound similar. Both conditions concern your front teeth. Both conditions fall under the same category of bite problems—Class II malocclusions, if you want to Read More

• posted: Oct. 12, 2021

Whether you’re heading out for a day with friends or running from classroom to volleyball practice, you don’t always have the luxury of taking care of your braces or aligners Read More

• posted: Oct. 05, 2021

What does the month of October mean to you? For people in the northern hemisphere, October is when the weather starts to get a little chilly: heavy jackets might come Read More

• posted: Sep. 28, 2021

Two-phase orthodontic treatment involves two separate and distinct periods that your child receives orthodontic treatment. It allows your son or daughter to begin early treatment of bite and jaw problems, Read More

• posted: Sep. 21, 2021

When you start wearing braces, it can become a challenge to clean certain areas of your mouth. If these areas are neglected for long periods of time, though, decay and Read More

• posted: Sep. 14, 2021

The term malocclusion refers to misalignment of teeth. You may have been born with malocclusion, so your teeth simply grew in crooked, or the misalignment and crowding of your teeth Read More

• posted: Sep. 07, 2021

Going back to school is already an exciting (and sometimes nerve-racking) time so we don't want your braces adding to that. Our Easley, South Carolina team has compiled some helpful Read More

• posted: Aug. 31, 2021

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read More

• posted: Aug. 24, 2021

Nobody likes bad breath, and although it can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have it, it is always better to practice good oral health than risk having a Read More

• posted: Aug. 17, 2021

Having braces can be frustrating when you have to be cautious about eating certain foods or having to avoid them altogether. Making sure your braces don’t bend or break is Read More

• posted: Aug. 10, 2021

Our team at Waters Orthodontics knows that there are many ways you can protect your pearly whites throughout your orthodontic treatment. If you follow the rules and brush your teeth Read More

• posted: Aug. 03, 2021

Now that many of the schools in Easley, South Carolina are back in session, the doctor would like to remind all of our patients about the importance of scheduling appointments Read More

• posted: Jul. 27, 2021

Crooked teeth, more correctly called malocclusions, have reached epidemic proportions in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, approximately 80 percent of American Read More

• posted: Jul. 20, 2021

Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after Read More