To our Practice Family: A lot has happened in the last several months, hasn’t it? We appreciate your patience as we have been adjusting to the new protocols and accommodating the new way of operating under the rules put forth by the Minnesota Department of Health...
To our Patients and Parents: We miss you! We miss our patients and our work family, and we miss working on your beautiful smile! As the Governor begins lifting the restrictions on dental offices around the state, we are excited to get back to work! Please know that we...
Do you know why is orthodontic treatment is important for children? Orthodontic treatment focuses on creating a healthy bite so that your child can enjoy the benefits of a confident, beautiful smile. The secret to a healthy smile is an aligned bite. The upper and...
Did you know that childhood is the best time to receive orthodontic braces? While your child is growing, orthodontic treatment focuses on creating a healthy bite that your child can enjoy the benefits of a healthy confident, beautiful smile. The secret to a healthy...
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...
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...
Orthodontics for Children While there is no exact age for children to begin orthodontic treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends visiting the orthodontist around age seven. By this age, most children have a mix of baby teeth and adult teeth,...
Having your kids brush their teeth before bed every night helps them learn good oral hygiene habits. Although brushing your teeth twice per day is good for developing teeth, it is not always enough to stop bad breath from occurring. Bad breath is not only an oral...
It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. Dr. Overby and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, another year of surviving the crazy world we live in, a time to refocus on the things we want for ourselves, a...
Whether you’re heading out for a day with friends or running from classroom to volleyball practice, you don’t always have the luxury of taking care of your braces or aligners in the comfort of your home. But don’t stress! Here are some suggestions for handy items you...
