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10 Chipped or Cracked Tooth Treatments

10 Chipped or Cracked Tooth Treatments Chipping or cracking a tooth is a terrifying thing to think about. However, if you can be prepared, it might not turn out to be the nightmare you expected. Read on for our best solutions on how to handle a chipped or cracked tooth and avoid dental distress from Dr. Barton Soper,

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Essential Daily Care Practices for Your Teeth

Essential Daily Care Practices for Your Teeth Maintaining your health and wellness is a crucial part of living a long and enjoyable life. This includes taking good care of your teeth on a daily basis. While you should visit your dentist at least twice a year for a regular checkup and cleaning, they alone cannot account for your

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A Smile A Day

A Smile A Day A smile a day does a lot more than just make you appear happy, it can actually have positive benefits for your overall health! Your dentist and orthodontist are hard at work helping you create and maintain teeth that will keep you smiling for a lifetime. While smiling can seem very superficial initially, a

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Orthodontics for Every Stage of Life

Orthodontic treatment isn’t just about enhancing appearances; it’s about fostering lifelong confidence and dental health for individuals of every age group. Today, adults are increasingly aware of the significance of a captivating smile and its enduring impact. In an era marked by longer life expectancies, the value of a healthy, appealing smile remains consistent regardless of age. At

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July 4th – Independence Day Fun Facts

We celebrate American Independence Day on the July 4th every year. We think of July 4th, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. The Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. They’d been working

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Sunburn – You’re Burning Up

The Team at Advanced Orthodontics knows that regardless of the many health warnings about skin damage from the sun, many still subject themselves to the burning rays of the sun for extended periods of time. More than one-third of adults and 70% of children have admitted to getting sunburn at least once or twice in the past 12

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Buck Teeth – Stop The Bullying

  Buck teeth, also known as a malocclusion or severe overbite, is much more common than we think. In many cases, buck teeth are a hereditary condition. But, it can also be worsened by prolonged thumb sucking, bottle feeding or the overuse of a pacifier. Throughout history, buck teeth have been the cause of bullying and embarrassment. Studies

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Labor Day – Have A Great Holiday

It’s that time of year again! Labor Day is our last chance to celebrate the summer. But what actually is the meaning behind Labor Day? Labor Day began in 1894. The US Congress decided that the first Monday of every September would honor the working men and women of our great country. This would include everyone from plumbers,

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Wisdom Teeth Removal – When?

Lately, the latest trend amongst trending topics has been celebrities keeping their Instagram followers up-to-date on their dental health. This includes top A-listers like Paris Hilton, Lily Allen, and Emile Hirsch. Even Ariana Grande has gotten in on the act. Recently, Grande gave social media users a front row seat to the removal of her last three wisdom

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Smile- It’s Orthodontic Health Month in October

Did you know that October is National Orthodontic Health Month? Dr. Barton Soper and his team at Advanced Orthodontics want you to join us in celebrating the power of a smile during October. You only get one chance to make a first impression, no matter what your age 12, 16 or 60! A perfect smile is one of

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