Oral hygiene is vital for your oral health, and it’s even more important when you have braces. The reason is because if you don’t properly clean your teeth and braces regularly, your smile can be vulnerable to major dental problems. These problems can be painful and inconvenient and they can also prolong your treatment process. So, please keep up on... read more »

Dr. John Fleming and our dental team care for you and your smile, which is why we encourage you to take good care of your smile during and after orthodontic treatment in Johns Creek, Georgia. Yes, that’s right. You still need to care for your teeth and gums after you’ve completely aligned your smile. To help you do so, our... read more »

While you’re aligning your smile, it’s extremely important to take good care of your teeth and appliance. This is because if you keep your oral health and braces in tip-top shape, there is a chance you’ll avoid dental and orthodontic issues and you will stay on track toward your perfect smile. So, to help you take good care of your... read more »

Optimum oral health begins with a healthy smile. If your smile is out of alignment, your oral hygiene can suffer. Cleaning misaligned teeth can often lead to hidden spaces that go untouched by brushing or flossing. These spaces can provide safe spaces for bad bacteria and plaque buildup. Align your teeth for a healthy smile. Check to see if you... read more »

If your metal braces bother you from time to time, you are not alone. It is not uncommon for braces to occasionally cause sore and cut lips, gums, and cheeks. Thankfully, you can employ orthodontic wax to reduce this irritation and help you smile again. Orthodontic wax is a beneficial tool that Dr. John Fleming usually gives you at your... read more »

If you want a successful orthodontic experience, then it’s best to have a positive relationship with your braces. To help you develop that relationship, our Quality Orthodontic Care team recommends that you do the following things: -Floss: Flossing cleans the spaces between your teeth and prevents gum disease, which is why it’s best to floss at least once a day.... read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

As you align your smile, it is very important that you take good care of your orthodontic appliance, and one of the ways you can do so is to refrain from eating the following treats: Caramel Caramel is a candy that does not mix well with braces, especially because it is extremely sticky. When you eat the caramel, it can... read more »