Phase 1 treatment is orthodontic treatment for children that have yet to lose all their permanent teeth. It is used to address specific...

We always talk about the importance of retainers at Top Smile Orthodontics. In fact, retainers are so crucial, we provide them to every...

A common appliance I use is an orthodontic expander, also called a spacer. These expanders widen the dental arches to correct cross-bites...

I get this question all the time. I find that more and more, older patients are coming into my office and asking about orthodontic...

When will I get my braces off? This is the most popular question I get after braces have been on. I always explain to my patients that...

"How important are retainers?" is probably the second most common question I get after “when will I get my braces off?”. The job of...

After many years of school I have been fortunate enough to start a business and provide for my family. I have always felt the need to pay...

It's that time of year again and Halloween is around the corner. I wanted to write a quick blog post reminding everyone that if you have...

Our patient's ask if there is a difference between metal and clear braces. The short answer is no. Ultimately, braces are a handle to the...

There has been a recent phenomena with DIY braces and clear aligners through home kits. We as orthodontist go through a lot of schooling...