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Braces-Friendly Snack Ideas
posted: Jun. 13, 2023.

Wearing braces limits some of the snacks you can eat. However, you still have plenty of choices for fun and healthy foods that will not harm your braces. You can Read more
Don't forget your retainer this summer!
posted: Jun. 06, 2023.

As we start our summer, our team at Wermerson Orthodontics wants to remind our patients who have completed treatment that it is very important to wear your retainer as prescribed Read more
Things You Should Never Use Your Braces For
posted: May 30, 2023.

When you get your braces, the doctor and our staff will also give you a list of foods you should not eat and things you should not do. Pay particular Read more
Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
posted: May 23, 2023.

“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read more
Braces-Friendly Recipe: Breakfast
posted: May 16, 2023.

Kids can be picky eaters. How many times have you seen your child try to hide the peas under a mound of mashed potatoes? At Wermerson Orthodontics, the doctor and our Read more
Avoid Brushing After Every Single Meal!
posted: May 09, 2023.

Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it Read more
May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month!
posted: May 02, 2023.

The month of May has the unique distinction of being National Teen Self-Esteem Month. What does that mean? National Teen Self-Esteem Month was created to raise public awareness about how low Read more
Crushing the Ice-Chewing Habit
posted: Apr. 25, 2023.

It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read more
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 18, 2023.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
posted: Apr. 11, 2023.

If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes Read more
April is National Facial Protection Month
posted: Apr. 04, 2023.

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read more
Dangers of DIY Orthodontics on the Internet
posted: Mar. 28, 2023.

All over the Internet you'll find videos and articles showing how you can close the gap between teeth or space them out. There is a plethora of DIY orthodontic techniques Read more
TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read more
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read more