posted: Sep. 26, 2023.

Getting your child excited about braces is a lot like: A) convincing a grumpy toddler that it’s time to take a nap? B) convincing a teenager to stop texting during Read more

posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

Are you an adult who is considering getting braces? Perhaps you’ve had them before, but over the years that dental work has been reversed. Or maybe you’ve never had any Read more

posted: Sep. 12, 2023.

Now that you’re a teenager, you have a lot more responsibility and independence. Choosing high school classes and electives. Getting a driver’s license. Landing your first job. And those new Read more

posted: Sep. 05, 2023.

Going back to school is already an exciting (and sometimes nerve-racking) time so we don't want your braces adding to that. Our Sioux Falls, South Dakota team has compiled some Read more

posted: Aug. 29, 2023.

Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends. Read more

posted: Aug. 22, 2023.

When we think of sports and dental damage, we naturally think of hockey and football. But when it comes to the actual number of dental injuries suffered each year, vying Read more

posted: Aug. 15, 2023.

You have a lot going on. School. Sports. Activities. Family. Friends. Teens lead busy lives and have busy schedules, so you need to budget your time and energy. One thing Read more

posted: Aug. 08, 2023.

One of the most common reasons for choosing clear aligners is that they are just that—clear! You can achieve a healthy, beautiful smile without the more obvious wires and brackets Read more

posted: Aug. 01, 2023.

At Wermerson Orthodontics, there are a few things we want to remind you of when you're on vacation, so that a day with friends and family won’t be spent dealing Read more

posted: Jul. 25, 2023.

Clear aligners like Invisalign® have become increasingly popular over the past several years and rightly so. They’re removable, easier to clean than braces, and hardly anyone knows you're wearing them. Read more

posted: Jul. 18, 2023.

When you’re busy at school or work, when you’re on vacation, when you’re on the road to adventure—preparation helps everything go smoothly. Especially when the unexpected happens! So, how can Read more

posted: Jul. 11, 2023.

You’ve decided—now’s the time to talk to the doctor about straighter teeth and a better bite. So what’s holding you back? If you are concerned because you have a missing Read more

posted: Jul. 04, 2023.

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more

posted: Jun. 27, 2023.

The electronic toothbrush has undergone several technological advances since the 1960s. Everything from design and bristle motions to rotation, oscillation, and sonic vibration has led to dramatic changes in this Read more

posted: Jun. 20, 2023.

Orthodontists do everything they can to save teeth, but sometimes, a tooth is so damaged by accident, injury, infection, or decay that extraction is the only option. Or perhaps your Read more