The Art of Brushing and Flossing With Braces

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Braces can help you attain a more attractive smile. You may have to earn this smile through your efforts however, and you can do this by practicing the art of brushing and flossing more thoroughly. A few extra steps may be needed, but they can help you keep your teeth... Read more »

Maintain Healthy Gums with Traditional Braces

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The orthodontic braces components installed in your mouth by Dr. Derick Phan represent a significant investment in correcting your misaligned teeth. It involves regularly attending adjustment appointments with our orthodontist to alter the periodontal connective tissues that anchor your teeth in the sockets. With consistent timing, this process will eventually... Read more »

Crowd-Pleasing, Braces-Friendly Desserts

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If you are new to traditional braces, new food restrictions can be discouraging. It is true that you need to skip that bowl of mixed nuts during cocktail hour--remember that your oral health comes first--but don’t fret! There are still many foods you CAN eat. Include these foods at the... Read more »