The Things to Consider with Ceramic Braces

Your orthodontist, Dr. John Fleming, offers a few different variations on traditional braces. One of the more popular options available is ceramic braces. Ceramic braces in Johns Creek, Georgia, is an appliance that is the color of your smile to give you a natural-looking appearance. It’s very important to take good care of your braces. If you develop problems with... read more »

The Many Reasons Why You Should Correct a Misaligned Bite

Do you have a crooked or misaligned bite? If so, then it’s time to consider aligning it! Having an aligned bite can help you more than you know, and our Quality Orthodontic Care team is happy to tell you all about the benefits and advantages of bite correction in Johns Creek, Georgia. Bite correction can: -Make eating easier: Having an... read more »

Caring for Your Hawley Retainer

After your teeth have reached their ideal alignment and your braces have been removed, there will still be some degree of residual tension in the periodontal ligaments anchoring your teeth in their sockets. This means you will need to use a retainer for a while to maintain your new alignment while the tension in your periodontal ligaments subsides. A Hawley... read more »

Wear a Mouthguard to Protect Your Braces During Athletics

Your braces represent a serious investment in improving the alignment of your teeth for a more functional mouth and an appealing smile. Athletic activities and contact sports, pose a serious threat to your braces and the health of your mouth. If any part of your braces or teeth it could also significantly increase the amount of time you need to... read more »

Different Types of Braces to Choose From

Alignment issues and overcrowded teeth as well as over or under bite issues are common reasons why Quality Orthodontic Care might recommend having braces installed on your teeth. There are different types of braces. Yet they all essentially work the same way. Through the course of minor gradual adjustments, the periodontal ligaments that anchor your teeth in place are stretched... read more »

Prevent Orthodontic and Oral Health Problems With These Binkies

If you want your child to have the best and healthiest smile and oral health possible, it’s best to give them the right pacifiers that do not alter their smile development. Orthodontic pacifiers in Johns Creek, Georgia, contain an orthodontic nipple, which helps prevent the teeth from moving out of position. It also has a durable plastic that can better... read more »

The Various Types of Braces Available to Realign Your Teeth

If you have alignment issues in your smile or other teeth in your mouth, it can leave you feeling self-conscious and wanting a more functional mouth. In some cases, braces might be called for if you have a significant under-bite or overbite. With a simple consultation session Quality Orthodontic Care can help you find the type of braces that are... read more »

Living Healthy During Orthodontic Treatment

If you would like to have a successful orthodontic experience, it’s best to stay as healthy as possible during your treatment. If you stay healthy, your teeth and appliance will remain in tip-top shape and you will have the smile results you are looking for. So, to help you take good care of your oral health while you transform your... read more »

Caring Tips for Your Adult Smile

Your adult smile is important to our Quality Orthodontic Care team, which is why we are happy to give you the tips you need to take care of it! Even as an adult, your smile is prone to many dental problems, like tooth decay and gum disease, and we recommend avoiding these issues as much as possible by doing the... read more »

Braces Glossary

To help you understand more about braces, our team at Quality Orthodontic Care is happy to provide the definitions to the following terms: Band – A band is a metal ring that fits snug around your back molars. Orthodontists use these bands to provide further support for the back teeth and to support headgear and bite correctors if needed. A... read more »