
Thumb Sucking | Long-Term Effects and Breaking the Habit
Thumb sucking is common among children, but it can have negative effects if it persists after early childhood. Use these tactics to help break the habit for kids who still struggle.
Welcome to the Freytag Orthodontics blog, where we answer your questions and provide information about orthodontics and oral health.
If you have a question about braces or Invisalign, search our current blogs or contact us.
Thumb sucking is common among children, but it can have negative effects if it persists after early childhood. Use these tactics to help break the habit for kids who still struggle.
A child’s growth curve has implications on so much more than just how tall he or she will be. Did you know Freytag Orthodontics can perform a growth check for your child to assess their mouth and provide you with a timely estimate of when or if orthodontic treatment will be needed?
If you’ve never had braces before, it could sound like someone is speaking a foreign language when they talk about their braces. Here’s a handy guide to terminology so you understand the different parts of braces and feel familiar with them
Many people make New Year’s Resolutions to improve the way they look or feel. Why not let braces be part of that group? Learn how we can improve your smile at Freytag Orthodontics.
When a patient first gets braces, there can be a few small side effects as your mouth gets used to the extra hardware inside. Canker sores are one possibility, but we have sound advice on how to treat them so the pain is minimal.