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 »

Cleaning your braces may be tricky but it doesn't have to be difficult. The first thing you will want to do is to alter the way you brush your teeth. Once you have braces, it can be difficult to reach certain areas unless you change the toothbrush angle at which you approach them. It may seem awkward in the beginning,... read more »

Have you been thinking about getting your teeth straightened but do not know where to start? One of the best places to begin is by knowing which products are available to you. Our skilled orthodontist at Quality Orthodontic Care is here to help. We offer both traditional braces and clear aligners for our patients seeking a straighter smile. Braces can come... read more »

During the course of your orthodontic treatment with Dr. John Fleming, you'll have to visit our office periodically to have your braces adjusted. This is a critical part of straightening your teeth and ensuring that you get the smile you want as quickly and effectively as possible. Every time an adjustment is made, it means you're that much closer to... read more »

The braces installed in your mouth by your orthodontist, Dr. John Fleming, are designed to be durable enough to handle the regular wear and tear of eating most basic foods. However, the potential blows to the face that can occur during rigorous athletics and contact sports can pose a serious threat to your mouth and your braces. This makes the... read more »

Invisalign® has provided thousands of people with flawless success and aligned teeth. Thanks to modern dentistry, Invisalign now offers a simple way to straighten your smile discreetly for adults and teens alike. Invisalign is made of thin, clear plastic aligners that simply snap over your teeth, giving your teeth a gentle push into the ideal alignment. Because the aligners are... read more »