Elastics, also known as rubber bands, are a very normal part of orthodontic treatment. However, we know that people sometimes find them to be a nuisance or difficult to adjust to wearing. It is important to know that Dr. W. Gray Grieve and Dr. Surya Joseph at Dr. W. Gray Grieve Orthodontics has you wearing elastics because they are essential to
Everyone knows that garlic and onions are the usual culprits for bad breath. But do you know what other foods may be causing your stinky breath? For some people, bad breath can be genetic. However, whether you’re wearing braces or not, certain foods in your daily routine could be to blame. Read on to find out what Dr. W. Gray
Who doesn’t love to catch some sun rays? Well sunshine lovers, Dr. W. Gray Grieve and Dr. Surya Joseph at Dr. W. Gray Grieve Orthodontics has news for you! A little sunshine actually HELPS your teeth during orthodontic treatment! Sunshine has been found to improve mood, our immune functions, and increases vitamin D production in our bodies. The Importance of
Well, I did it. I started Invisalign! And I learned a lot in the process. When we looked at my digital treatment plan, Dr. Grieve showed me that he would need to add attachments to some of my teeth for optimum results. The attachments are tiny knobs that are matched to the color of your teeth and adhered for the
Did you know that the alignment of your teeth can affect your speech? If you struggle to pronounce certain words, your teeth could be the reason why. Thankfully, orthodontics can help. Dr. W. Gray Grieve and Dr. Surya Joseph at Dr. W. Gray Grieve Orthodontics can provide orthodontic treatment to resolve common oral problems such as: Lisp or Whistling Lisps or
There are a lot of reasons you should be flashing those pearly whites more often – smiling is good for your health! According to Psychology Today, when you smile you activate neural messaging that benefits your health and happiness. As we close out the year, it is important to find reasons to smile and be grateful for all the lessons
