October is National Orthodontic Health Month
By Snyder Orthodontics: October is about more than creepy decorations and trick-or-treating. Yup, October is National Orthodontic Health Month! During October, orthodontists around the country work to promote awareness about the benefits of orthodontic treatment and celebrate the far-reaching advantages of a healthy smile. If you’re looking to improve your child’s (or your own!) oral […]
How to Care for Your Braces at School
By Snyder Orthodontics: If you’re wearing braces on your teeth, then you’re already well on your way to getting the beautiful smile you deserve. However, to keep your teeth healthy and strong throughout your orthodontic treatment, it’s important to take extra care of your teeth and braces during this time. Especially while you’re at school, […]
What is a Palate Expander?
By Snyder Orthodontics: If a child or early teen has a crossbite, or there isn’t enough room for their permanent teeth to come in (i.e. overcrowded teeth), many times a palate expander can do the trick. As these young children are still growing, their palate–the roof of their mouth–can be widened to help fix these […]
