Brackets and Wires

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  • Allison Walker
  • 05/10/2018

  A Brief History of Orthodontic Brackets & Wires

  It’s hard to believe that orthodontic tooth movement was first described by the “Father of Modern Dentistry” Pierre Fauchard 290 years ago, in the early 1700s. Fauchard used a system of “files to make space between [irregular teeth], forceps to loosen the teeth, and wires to hold the teeth in their new position until firm.” That must have been...

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  • Julie Schmitt
  • 10/17/2016

  Help Your Patients Avoid a Sticky Situation this Halloween

  Each October, thousands of kids have one thing on their mind - Halloween candy! For dentists, the Halloween season is all about helping patients avoid potentially sticky situations. October is National Orthodontic Health Month sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontists, so it’s the perfect time to teach kids and adults about oral...

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  • Julie Schmitt
  • 11/02/2015

  Candy Plays Tricks on Teeth: Prepare for a Busy Week!

  The scariest part of Halloween could be the damage to your patients’ teeth after eating all that extra candy – cracked teeth, twisted wires, popped brackets, and more. On Halloween in 2014, there were 80% more emergency dental visits than on a regular October day, according to a report from Sikka Software and a recent CNBC article. As every...

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  • Julie Schmitt
  • 10/27/2015

  Orthodontist Gets Funky with ‘Upstate Funk’ Music Video

  South Carolina orthodontist, Dr. Eric Nease, will “brace you up” in his amusing, funky music video where he guarantees he will “fix it for ya.” Nease and Higginbotham Orthodontics in South Carolina has produced a music video called "Upstate Funk" which is based on the original "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. The video, which is...

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  • Julie Schmitt
  • 10/02/2015

  Researchers Discover Genetic Cause of Oligodontia

  Researchers at University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht in the Netherlands have identified a gene that may cause oligodontia, a rare but serious congenital anomaly defined by the absence of six or more permanent teeth. According to a press release, the discovery of the so-called LPR6 gene makes it possible to diagnose patients more effectively,...

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  • Julie Schmitt
  • 10/01/2015

  Let Orthodontics Bring Back That Lovin’ Feeling

  Did you know that more than 1/3 of adults in the United States are not happy with their smile? And 36% of those adults who aren’t happy with their smile think they would have a better social life with better teeth! October is National Orthodontic Health Month, so remind your patients of the importance of a healthy, beautiful smile. Great...

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