I had braces as a teenager, but I stopped wearing my retainer about 10 years ago at age 24 (don’t do this, kids!). I’d been really proud of my smile until the last couple of years, when I noticed them moving back into their original alignment; crowding on both my upper and lower rows. I had started to shy away
We know that exercise is very important for both our mental and physical health. However, have you thought about the effects of running on your oral health? While those two things may seem unrelated, they’re actually not. Fear not. Dr. W. Gray Grieve and Dr. Surya Joseph at Dr. W. Gray Grieve Orthodontics will explain the correlation between running and oral
It’s no secret that the spread of COVID-19 has drastically changed how we all live today. Now that many businesses are finally allowed to re-open, it’s time to attend your first orthodontic appointment. To help you prepare for the “new normal,” Dr. W. Gray Grieve and Dr. Surya Joseph at Dr. W. Gray Grieve Orthodontics will explain a few changes you
Part of maintaining good oral hygiene is making sure to brush your teeth multiple times throughout the day. While most of us know to brush after eating, how soon is too soon? In order to answer that question, Dr. W. Gray Grieve and Dr. Surya Joseph at Dr. W. Gray Grieve Orthodontics will first explain the science behind tooth structure. Understanding
You’ve already been told a hundred times, but we’re telling you again: be very mindful of what you eat while wearing braces. Dr. W. Gray Grieve and Dr. Surya Joseph in Eugene, OR is a firm believer that taking care of your braces is crucial to getting a great orthodontic result! During the coronavirus quarantine, it is harder than normal for
At Dr. W. Gray Grieve Orthodontics, we do our best to remain available for orthodontic emergencies. Please call our office if you think you are experiencing an orthodontic emergency. We don’t want you to feel like you’re on your own when it comes to your orthodontic treatment. That being said, sometimes our patients run into problems or experience discomfort at
