Even with the best of care, accidents can happen, and your retainer, unfortunately, is not immune. Of course, you need to visit our Decatur, GA office ASAP if your retainer is damaged, but, in the meantime, there are some strategies you can use to help your teeth—and your retainer—stay as healthy as possible while you […]
Wearing braces limits some of the snacks you can eat. However, you still have plenty of choices for fun and healthy foods that will not harm your braces. You can even enjoy a few crunchy treats as long as you choose them carefully. Sweet Treats Puddings provide a sweet and safe snack while you are […]
The dog days of summer are upon us, and with the temperatures soaring, our team at CBW Orthodontics wants you to be extra careful about sun safety when you’re out and about. Check out this incredibly helpful article on the Ten Summer Safety Tips for Kids, courtesy of Discovery. Dr. Williams and our team also […]
A confident smile can transform not only your appearance but also your self-esteem. Clear aligners have emerged as a popular alternative to traditional braces, offering a discreet and effective way to achieve straight teeth. For those seeking orthodontic solutions, clear aligners in Decatur, GA, provide a modern and convenient approach to enhancing your smile without […]
Today, Dr. Williams and our team thought we would offer a few tips for our patients currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. For those of you wearing braces, it’s important to be even more dedicated to good oral hygiene than those not currently in treatment. After getting your braces, it is important to know how to take […]
You might be surprised to learn that Dr. Williams and our team recommend an orthodontic appointment even before your child has had that last visit from the Tooth Fairy. In fact, orthodontic assessments at our Decatur, GA office can be beneficial at many stages of your child’s life. Let’s look at some of the reasons […]
Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re not. No judgment here! What Dr. Williams can recommend wholeheartedly is finishing the season with a clean, sparkling smile. And we have some bright ideas […]
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 be technical. So it’s not surprising that they’re often used interchangeably. But while there are similarities, overbite and overjet are also distinctly different. Overbite/Overjet Geometry […]
You have a lot going on. School. Sports. Activities. Family. Friends. Teens lead busy lives and have busy schedules, so you need to budget your time and energy. One thing you don’t want to spend any of your time and energy on? Dealing with gum disease. Gum disease most often begins as a reaction to […]
Now that you have braces, it is more important than ever to maintain good oral hygiene during your treatment, as Dr. Williams will tell you. While we trust you will continue brushing and flossing on a regular basis throughout your treatment at CBW Orthodontics, you also have to mindful of what you eat. While all […]
