It’s important to maintain strong tooth enamel regularly. This is because your enamel is the hard shells of your teeth that protect the inner layers. If you’re not careful, the enamel can soften and cause dental problems. So, it’s important to do what you can to maintain strong tooth enamel, especially when you have braces. To help you do so,... read more »

Oral hygiene can be tricky when you have braces. However, it’s not as tricky as you think it is. With Dr. John Fleming’s tips and guidelines, you can properly clean your smile and braces each day, and stay on track toward the results you desire! Tip No. 1: Brush your teeth after you eat. This means you need to brush... 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 »