Orthodontist Blog

March 11, 2022

There’s a common misconception that braces are only for kids and teens. While it’s true that many kids and teens have braces, plenty of adults have braces too!...

March 29, 2022

So you’ve decided to begin your first step toward a confident, healthy smile! The benefits of choosing a local orthodontist to guide you on your treatment process are endless. Whether you decide on braces or Invisalign® treatment, your smile deserves expert and prompt care! And our board certified orthodontists have the skills and experience to make your dream smile become reality. ...

March 31, 2022

Imagine this: You have braces, and you bite down into a Snickers bar (or Almond Joy, or Payday..) and realize, “oh snap! I swallowed a braces bracket!” You forgot those pesky nuts are on the “don’t eat with braces” list. So what do you do now?...

May 4, 2022

More people are seeing dental veneers as the quick fix to a beautiful smile! As veneers have become increasingly popular lately, you may be wondering if veneers are right for you too. Is it true that veneers are the quicker alternative to braces? How do you choose between braces or veneers?...

May 18, 2022

So you finally took a major step toward the beautiful new smile you’ve always wanted—what an exciting time! You’re eager to begin your smile transformation, but you’re also wondering “What is the first week with braces like?” and “how do I prepare?!”...

July 25, 2022

Cleaning your teeth with braces is not difficult, but it does require some minor adjustments (as with anything in life). After all, now you’ve got brackets and wires to work around when you brush and floss your teeth....

July 21, 2022

It’s normal to be a little nervous about starting orthodontic treatment. It’s a whole new experience, after all. Before you begin Invisalign® treatment with one of our experienced orthodontists (Dr. Ryan Wait or Dr. Charles Wait) you may have a few questions: Will I be able to talk? What will it feel like? We’ve heard these questions before, and we love that you’re thinking ahead!...

June 29, 2022

While it’s true that digital x-rays have great picture quality - which is an important advantage - that’s not the only reason we choose to use digital x-rays for our patients at Wait Orthodontic Specialists. Digital x-rays have a number of advantages, all of which are aimed to make your experience better...

February 25, 2022

Receiving an orthodontic evaluation at the age of 7 may sound too young to some parents. After all, can a 7 year old get braces? Have all of their permanent teeth even erupted at this age?...

February 2, 2022

Both dentists and orthodontists provide services that create beautiful, healthy smiles! One shouldn’t replace the other....

January 19, 2022

So you’ve recently started orthodontic treatment and you’re reaching for that bottle of mouthwash when a thought hits you—“Can I use mouthwash with braces?” ...