In order for your braces to effectively realign your teeth, your orthodontist, Dr. John Fleming, will need to perform routine adjustments. Each adjustment stretches and alters the periodontal ligaments that anchor each tooth into place. After four to six weeks, the periodontal ligaments will accept their new positions and your braces will be ready for another small adjustment. The stretching... read more »

Over the course of multiple, timely adjustment sessions, the braces installed in your son or daughter’s mouth will realign their teeth for a more appealing smile and more functional mouth. If your son or daughter develops cavities, or if their braces are damaged in some way, it will likely increase the amount of time they need to wear the appliance.... read more »

Your new set of braces that were installed by our Quality Orthodontic Care team will adjust the alignment of your teeth over the course of multiple adjustment sessions. If the braces become damaged, bent or if you develop cavities on your teeth, it will hamper the progress imparted by your braces. There are a few oral hygiene considerations and lifestyle... read more »

Now that the braces installed by your Quality Orthodontic Care orthodontist have successfully adjusted your teeth to their ideal alignment, your braces can be removed. Even after your braces have been removed a retention phase is required to make sure your teeth will stay in their ideal alignment for a lifetime. Even in your new alignment there will still be... read more »

For all intents and purposes ceramic coated braces are exactly the same as traditional braces, except that most of the hardware has been carefully coated with a porcelain-ceramic material. This porcelain coating can be shaded to closely match to your natural tooth enamel. This makes it hard for the casual observer to even notice you have braces. It’s important to... read more »

Alignment issues and overcrowded teeth as well as over or under bite issues are common reasons why Dr. John Fleming might recommend having braces installed on your teeth. Simply having the braces installed in your mouth is only the first step in the realignment process. On the average, you will need to have your braces adjusted every four to six... read more »

Having the alignment of your son or daughter’s permanent teeth altered by wearing braces can serve several purposes and address different problems. As your son or daughter grows their 20 baby teeth are gradually replaced with the 32 permanent teeth, that will serve them for the rest of their life. Adjusting the alignment of their teeth can improve the ability... read more »

Teen smiles are just as important as any other smile, especially because there are many factors that can alter a teen’s oral health in the world today. However, there is a way to achieve the best oral health possible, and our Quality Orthodontic Care team is happy to tell you what it is. If you consider the following things, you... read more »

Did you know that you still need to take care of your smile while you align your teeth with orthodontics? Well, it’s true! You need to do all you can to keep your chompers healthy and your appliance strong. If you take proper care of your smile, your treatment will remain on track and you won’t need to worry about... read more »

If you aren’t sure if you should align your adult smile with braces, our Quality Orthodontic Care team is happy to tell you that it’s a great idea! Orthodontics aren’t just for kids and teens anymore—they are for adults as well, and we encourage you to finally take the steps toward achieving the smile of your dreams. To help you... read more »