Rubber bands, or elastics, can be an integral aspect of orthodontic care, so if Dr. Eric Overby has prescribed elastics as a part of your treatment, it’s important to follow the directions fully. Elastics help to align your bite or cause teeth to move in different...
Your smile is totally unique, so the time you’ll need to spend undergoing orthodontic treatment will also be unique. Generally, orthodontic treatment will take about two years, and this is for good reason. During this time, your teeth will slowly move into their...
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...
Even if you brush and floss daily, as well as maintain your braces it is still important to visit your local dentist every 6 months, or as recommended. Why? • Your dentist can detect and treat tooth and gum problems that you may have never felt or noticed. • Even...
If you recently completed treatment at Overby Orthodontics, we’d like to congratulate you! Now that your braces have been removed, Dr. Eric Overby will provide—or has provided you—with retainers. After braces are removed, teeth can shift out of position if they are...
Malocclusion, or what Dr. Eric Overby calls “bad bite,” is the improper alignment of teeth and/or jaws. When your teeth and jaws are not properly aligned, it may impact your bite, the ability to properly care for your teeth, your gum tissue health and even your...
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...
If you ever sustain damage to your braces and need to call Dr. Overby, we can help you more effectively if you can tell us exactly which piece is in trouble! Here’s a handy diagram and corresponding list of all the parts that make up your braces. Elastic Tie: Tiny...
Many parents assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent teeth to see Dr. Eric Overby for a consultation, only to discover treatment would have been much easier if started earlier. Did you know the American Association of Orthodontists...
Trust us when we say Dr. Overby and our staff know there are quite a few myths about orthodontics (and orthodontists) floating around these days. But before you buy into those myths, we think you should get the facts! Our friends at the American Association of...
