Overby Orthodontics and Dr. Eric Overby are proud to participate in Smiles Change Lives since 2012. Orthodontic treatment is expensive and not necessarily accessible to all, and that’s where Smiles Change Lives, or SCL comes in. As a part of SCL, we donate our...
We’re spreading the holiday cheer this year by sharing some favorite Christmas recipes from our team! GRANDMA’S ENGLISH TOFFEE Shared by Lab Technician, Laurie My favorite Christmas recipe is from my grandmother. She had a friend who worked in a candy...
A vital step in your oral health routine is flossing. We hope our patients at Overby Orthodontics maintain good oral hygiene, including daily flossing between each visit to our Austin, Rochester, or Stewartville, MN office. A toothbrush is not always enough to get to...
Bad breath, or halitosis, is probably not a matter of life or death. But it can make you feel self-conscious and have a negative impact on your life. The majority of people suffering from bad breath are dealing with oral bacterial. However, there are other causes of...
When the holiday season comes around, there’s no need for kids with braces to miss out on the traditional treats. Some candies can damage braces, but there are plenty of safe and tasty snacks to satisfy young taste buds without interfering with orthodontia. In...
Proper upkeep and good oral hygiene are essential for keeping your Invisalign aligners clean, invisible, and odor-free. Although Invisalign allows for aligners to be removed for eating and drinking, failing to clean your trays properly afterwards can result in...
Dental floss is similar to a lot of products that depend mainly on the consumer’s preference. Fact is, floss comes in a wide variety of flavors, coatings, and other variations, but all types of floss essentially do the same thing. After all, that is what is most...
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving thanks, and while this may seem like such a natural celebration, the United...
Now that you are working hard to improve your dental health and appearance with your braces, it might seem like a logical time to whiten your teeth as well. But should you go ahead with home kits or a professional whitening? The answer might be yes, but not quite yet!...
Even if you brush and floss your pearly whites twice or thrice a day, you cannot think of going cavity-free. This is because the bacteria residing on the tongue are not being addressed. Cleaning your tongue is recommended as it is beneficial in fighting bad breath as...
