Do you wake up in the morning with a sore jaw, earache or dull headache? You may be grinding your teeth at night! What Causes Teeth Grinding Don’t worry! Nighttime teeth grinding is a fairly common occurrence, and everyone grinds their teeth at some point or another – whether we realize it or not. While [...]
Early orthodontic treatment is a misleading phrase. Many parents assume that during early orthodontic treatment, their child will need to start braces right away. But this isn’t the case. When you bring your child in to see us by the age of 7—the age recommended by the American Association of Orthodontists—we will evaluate your child’s [...]
Rubber bands are an integral part of effective orthodontic treatment. To make sure your treatment plan runs smoothly, we strongly encourage you to wear your bands as prescribed. A Crucial Force for Your Teeth In most cases, rubber bands connect the brackets and hooks to the teeth. This provides a firm yet gentle force on [...]
Invisalign is an excellent choice for patients wanting to try an invisible braces option. This system of clear aligners adjusts your teeth gently yet efficiently without brackets and wires. If you’re looking for the comfort and convenience of clear braces, Invisalign may be right for you! Here are some common questions patients ask about this [...]
Your retainer is just like your teeth: you need to clean it thoroughly to ensure it stays free of plaque and bacteria. While Invisalign users are already familiar with cleaning their aligners every day, it may take some getting used to if you’ve had traditional metal braces. Why Do Clean Retainers Matter? A clean appliance [...]
Getting dental braces is a big step! You’ve made the decision to start your orthodontic journey and have scheduled your first appointment. So, what happens next? What to Expect At your first visit, you should expect to be at our office for about 45 minutes. During this initial consultation, we will thoroughly examine your teeth [...]
It is that time of the year again that Jay Harris Orthodontics is having our annual Patient Appreciation Party! Our patients are the best, and we want to honor and show just how much we appreciate each and every one of you. This event is held in our parking lot and will have games, prizes, [...]
Jay Harris Orthodontics needs your vote! We are a finalist in the 2018 Readers' Choice Best of Contest and the voting period has begun! To place your vote, follow these instructions: 1. Go to the link http://led.secondstreetapp.com/2018ReadersChoice/ 2. Choose the category of "Health & Fitness" 3. Scroll down to "Favorite Orthodontist" 4. Click on "vote" [...]
This summer Jay Harris Orthodontics wants to see your BEST SELFIE! Use our Facebook Frames and take a selfie of your #HarrisBraces smile. When you post to our Facebook page, you will be entered into a drawing for $300 worth of gifts and gift cards for your back to school shopping spree! How to Enter: [...]
Orthodontics can give you the beautiful, straight smile that you desire. But there are more benefits to orthodontic treatment than simply aesthetics. We’ve compiled a list of ways orthodontics can change your life! Decrease Cavities Crowded teeth can make it difficult to efficiently clean the entire surface of every tooth. Even with floss, you may [...]
