Everyone wants a beautiful smile, but few are born with perfectly aligned teeth. People of all ages can benefit from orthodontic treatment, both aesthetically and when it comes to eating and speaking comfortably. Treatments include braces, Invisalign®, and surgical...
Did you know that Orthodontists and Dentists look at mouths differently? While they both work inside the mouth, their perspectives are based on the type of care they provide. Dentists are looking out for your overall dental and oral health. They look for things like...
If someone tells you that your child should have all of his/her permanent teeth before visiting the orthodontist for the first time, that “someone” is incorrect . In fact, putting off a first visit to the orthodontist until all of a child’s permanent teeth are in...
Crooked teeth affect millions of people all over the globe and can be the bane of teenagers and adults alike. But why do teeth become crooked – and if they do start to head off in different directions what can be done about it? There are many reasons why teeth can...
At Overby Orthodontics, we do everything we can to make the time you spend wearing braces as smooth and problem-free as possible. However, some minor (and not so minor) problems with your braces can pop up. When something unexpected happens that damages your braces or...
There are seven common myths about orthodontic treatment, and we think it’s important to know the truth behind these myths. Hearing myths about braces can make you nervous about them, but there is actually nothing to worry about. Learning and getting educated about...
Summer is here! Kids and adults alike will now be spending more time outside being active and enjoying the hotter temperatures. What’s better on a hot summer day than a delicious treat that will cool you down after doing something active in the summer sun? Luckily,...
True orthodontic emergencies are very rare, but when they do occur we are available to you. As a general rule, you should call the office when you experience severe pain or when you have a painful appliance problem that you can’t take care of yourself. We’ll be...
In honor of June Dairy Month, our team would like to thank all of our hard working families in the Dairy Industry. In fact, dairy is important to your overall health! A 2008 study from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) found that regular consumption of...
Absolutely not! Orthodontic treatment for adults is becoming more and more common. In fact, the number of adults getting braces has actually climbed 24 percent since 1996! More adults than ever are realizing that orthodontic treatment is not just for kids, and can...
