Money Matters: How Much are Braces?
When I’m out of the office in a social situation and people find out I am an orthodontist, they will often ask me questions about their...
Why Am I Being Recommended for Treatment?
Orthodontics is more than just straight teeth. Your orthodontist evaluates not just crowding and spacing, but carefully look at your bite.
Our First Anniversary!
Here at Hocking Orthodontics we have reached a milestone as a business: Our first anniversary! That's right- we have officially been open...
The First Week of Braces
Congratulations! You have braces! You are on your journey to a beautiful smile. Now, how do you get through this first week? The braces...
Do Braces Hurt?
Right before I place braces on a patient, I sometimes get a wide-eyed look and this question: Is this going to hurt? Getting braces for...
My Bracket Popped Off!
You have braces, and you are eating a sandwich when suddenly you notice something jiggling on your wire. Looking closely you see that it...
Parts of Braces
What are the different parts that make up braces? Having braces involves more than just the braces themselves. There are many ‘parts’...
Braces: Brushing and Flossing
Brushing and flossing is important regardless of orthodontic treatment. However it's important to note that with braces it's advised
Orthodontic X-Rays
A question I get a lot is “I (or my child) just had x-rays taken at the dentist, why do I also need x-rays taken for orthodontics?” This...
The Mythical Effect of Wisdom Teeth
Adults will often say that they had braces as a kid, and for a while very nicely aligned teeth… But then those darn wisdom teeth started...
