If you have (or are considering) traditional braces, you probably already know that there are restrictions on certain foods that patients with braces can eat.  But what are these foods, and why are they forbidden during the treatment process? The … Continue reading →

Having a good oral health regimen is always extremely important, but taking care of your teeth while wearing braces becomes an even higher priority, as your previous cleaning methods may need to be changed in order to stay effective. Braces … Continue reading →

Retainers are the final stage in orthodontics treatment.  They help by keeping your teeth in their new location while your gums become used to the adjustment in your bone structure, in order to prevent your teeth and jaw from reverting … Continue reading →

Are you in need of braces to correct gapped teeth, crooked teeth, an overbite, or other orthodontic characteristic, but are put off at the idea of having uncomfortable and noticeable metal in your mouth during the length of your treatment? … Continue reading →

At the very beginning of orthodontic treatment, many of our patients ask Dr. Frey and our Winning Smiles team a lot of questions about what to expect over both the short and long term.  There are also a fair amount … Continue reading →

The tremendous amount of time and money that you have invested in creating your Winning Smile is now complete. You put in tons of work to get that perfect smile. You wore your Braces or your Invisalign aligner trays and … Continue reading →

At Winning Smiles Orthodontics, Dr. Frey and our staff have discovered that self-esteem and great smiles go hand-in-hand.  People are much more comfortable talking and communicating with others when they are self-confident about their radiant smiles.  According to the National … Continue reading →

It never ceases to amaze me just how excited my patients are on the day their braces come off and/or the day that they complete Invisalign treatment.  One of the most frequently asked questions on that great day for many … Continue reading →

There are numerous reasons why teeth will erupt crooked.  Crooked teeth are caused by factors such as genetics,  mouth deformities and/or serious oral diseases. Genetics is usually responsible for situations such as extra teeth, missing teeth, impacted teeth, and abnormally … Continue reading →

Adult patients make up 15 to 30 percent of most orthodontic practices. Some orthodontists are reporting as many as half of their patients are adults. It is becoming a more common option for adults who are unhappy with the present … Continue reading →