Whitening Your Teeth One of the most common questions orthodontists get during braces treatment is whether white spots on the teeth are to be expected when treatment is done. Even if you aren’t in braces, tooth whitening is something dental professionals get asked about frequently. Luckily here are a few options for whitening your teeth and keeping them shiny and

From Teeth to Jaws: Unraveling the Anatomy of Orthodontics The mouth is a bit of a mystery to those of us who haven’t gotten a degree in dentistry or orthodontics. But, if you’re a patient of an orthodontist, there are some terms and parts of your body you may want to become a bit more familiar with. From the jaw

What Should I Ask my Orthodontist Before Braces? Getting braces, or any orthodontic appliance is a daunting life change. At the end of your appointment or evaluation, your orthodontists, such as the experienced team at Dr. W. Gray Grieve Orthodontics, including Dr. Gray Grieve and Dr. Cristina Sola, will ask you if you have any questions, and as a new

What to do to Relieve Invisalign Pain Invisalign is awesome; it gives you an amazing smile without anyone ever noticing it doing its hard work. Mild soreness after switching your Invisalign trays is completely normal but uncomfortable. To help you manage any Invisalign pain, here are a few tips from Dr. Gray Grieve and Dr. Cristina Sola at Dr. W.

Vitamins for Healthy Teeth If you read health blogs or follow a fitness influencer, you know that vitamins and minerals are essential for your health. However, vitamins are not only beneficial for keeping your energy up or gut health, but they are also crucial for good oral health. Vitamins serve as preventive measures for common oral health problems. Improving your

Foods That Worsen Oral Health Sugar, acid, and foods that stay in your mouth for longer than necessary are all guilty of worsening your oral health. From dissolving enamel and  promoting negative bacteria growth to downright decay, there are some foods you should be sure to moderate or take out of your diet altogether. Keep reading to learn more from