If you’re about to get your braces removed, good for you! You now have the straight and stunning smile you’ve always wanted. Now, before you remove your braces, Dr. John Fleming and our orthodontic team would like to make sure you know it’s still important to take good care of your smile. In fact, there are certain tips you should... read more »

Retainers are strong, reliable orthodontic appliances that can help keep your teeth in their positions after you’ve completed orthodontic treatment. However, that’s only the case if you take good care of your appliance. So, to help you keep your retainer in tip-top shape, our Quality Orthodontic Care orthodontic team has some guidelines for you. Step No. 1: Store your retainer... read more »

You are probably already aware that good oral health is a critical part of a confident smile. This means taking the time to practice good oral hygiene habits every single day and keeping up with routine checkups and cleanings. Your goal is to keep tooth decay and gum disease away. So you can imagine that your oral health is even more... read more »

Straightening your teeth is a process that can’t be rushed or pigeonholed into some predetermined treatments. It’s a personalized experience which demands top-tier care. Here at Quality Orthodontic Care in Alpharetta, Georgia, we’re proud to offer top-tier service for Invisalign® - in fact, we’ve had the opportunity to perform so many Invisalign treatments that we’ve earned Top 1% Provider status.... read more »

The metal brackets, wires, and hardware of the braces provided by Dr. John Fleming are designed to realign your teeth through the course of successive adjustments. Should any part of the orthodontic hardware become loose, bent, or damaged in any way, it could increase the amount of time needed for your braces to effectively realign your teeth. Having your damaged... read more »

Every element of the braces hardware installed in your mouth at Quality Orthodontic Care works in concert to reposition your teeth. Through the course of iterative adjustments, your ideal alignment will be achieved, allowing you to enjoy a more functional mouth and appealing smile. It’s important to keep in mind that there are some foods and activities that could potentially... read more »

A “bad bite” often refers to misalignment issues of your teeth and jaw that can affect how your teeth interact with one another. If they are misaligned, you bite won’t be straight and could affect your eating patterns and your oral hygiene. Bad bites can result in plaque buildup in spaces where your brushing and flossing may miss. Do you... read more »

It can be intimidating to get braces to straighten your teeth or your children’s teeth. Here at Quality Orthodontic Care in Alpharetta, Georgia, we strive to make your orthodontic treatment as comfortable as possible. Here’s what you can expect during your treatment while getting braces. At your first visit, our orthodontist, Dr. John Fleming will check your teeth to assess... read more »

Do you know that gum disease is a harmful condition that can attack your smile if you do not actively work to prevent it? Ridding your teeth and gums of plaque is your first defense in preventing gum disease, which means smiles with braces are more vulnerable because it’s harder to remove plaque around the brackets and wires. But it's... read more »

In the past, braces were something typically worn by children to adjust their smile and bite pattern as their jaw continues to grow. However, as you age, your bite can develop improper alignment. We can help if your mouth displays the following alignment issues. – Spacing or crowding problems –Crowding teeth can cause many problems and even keep the permanent... read more »