Elastics for Braces – Everything You Need to Know
Are you ready to begin orthodontic treatment? Are you ready for the Smile Country Orthodontics team to transform your smile? While orthodontic treatment will improve the look of your smile, it can also help correct your bite and can even improve the way your top and bottom jaw function together. Most people have heard of […]
How to Prepare for Braces
At Smile Country Orthodontics in Petal, Oak Grove, Hattiesburg, Laurel, and Gulfport, MS, we know that even though most people have braces or clear aligners at some point in their life, getting braces can still be nerve-wracking. If you are feeling nervous, remember, it’s totally normal to be nervous! Once you get your braces, you […]
5 Habits That can be Harmful to Your Teeth
Hello, Dr. Ed Brown here with Smile Country Orthodontics in Gulfport, Laurel, Hattiesburg, and Oak Grove, MS. As your orthodontist, I want to teach you how to properly care for your teeth during and after your orthodontic treatment, so you can have the best smile possible! Investing in the treatment process is a big commitment […]
5 Tips for Keeping Track of Your Retainer
After months of wearing braces or clear aligner trays, you finally have the smile of your dreams from Smile Country Orthodontics! And now that you know what your best smile looks like, you of course want to keep it that way. That is where your retainer comes into play. Dr. Brown will provide you with […]
5 Tips to Step Up Your Home Dental Care
Hello again! Dr. Ed Brown here with Smile Country Orthodontics and today we’d like to talk to you about cavities and your at-home dental care routine. We all dread finding out we have a cavity. Cavities often make us feel like we haven’t prioritized our oral health. Not only can cavities feel embarrassing, but they […]
Three Reasons to Avoid Mail-Order Aligners
Braces and clear aligners like Invisalign are basically considered an essential part of growing up for kids and teens, and the popularity of orthodontic treatment for adults is becoming more and more common. People want beautiful smiles that make them feel confident, and they want them quickly! Recently, mail-order aligners have become all the rage. […]
Why Straight Teeth Matter
Several patients pursue orthodontic treatment at Smile Country Orthodontics so they can have an aesthetic, straight smile, but straight teeth provide more than just a pretty smile. Your teeth are meant to line-up and fit together, so they can properly do their job. When you have crooked teeth or misaligned jaws, your teeth can’t properly […]
How Orthodontics Have Improved Over the Last 20 Years
When you think about orthodontics, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Our potential patients here at Smile Country Orthodontics in Gulfport, MS, say that they think of Invisalign, but it hasn’t always been the most popular or prominent form of orthodontic treatment. When parents think back, they might remember bulky braces and […]
12 Things You Should Know Before Getting Braces
Have you decided you’re ready to achieve your best smile with Smile Country Orthodontics? Are braces the right fit for your lifestyle and your orthodontic needs? If so, you are about to join approximately 4 million Americans who have also said yes and are currently sporting braces. Braces are super common and you probably know […]
