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Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
posted: Dec. 23, 2024.

It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more
How to Properly Store Your Toothbrush
posted: Dec. 16, 2024.

Have you ever thought about how you're cleaning and storing your toothbrush when you're not using it? Did you know that the way you store your toothbrush could have an Read more
Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?
posted: Dec. 09, 2024.

You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 02, 2024.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 25, 2024.

At Northeast Orthodontics we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at Read more
What is biofilm?
posted: Nov. 18, 2024.

Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read more
Dental Anxiety
posted: Nov. 11, 2024.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Northeast Orthodontics might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever the reason, Read more
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 04, 2024.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 28, 2024.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
Toothache: A dentist or the emergency room?
posted: Oct. 21, 2024.

Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to Read more
Questions on Dental Implants? We’ve Got You Covered.
posted: Oct. 14, 2024.

Whether you’ve lost a tooth from decay, are preparing for dentures, or were born with a gap where a tooth should have been, you could be a candidate for dental Read more
Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
posted: Oct. 07, 2024.

Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons Read more
Braces and Band? Play On!
posted: Sep. 30, 2024.

You’re in the band and you’re getting braces. Now what? If you are a member of the string or percussion sections, you can go back to rehearsal. You’re good to Read more
Not-So-Sweet Sweets: The five worst candies to eat during orthodontic treatment
posted: Sep. 23, 2024.

Sticky, hard, and gooey: these candies fill your dopamine receptors with spasms of sugar-filled joy, but if you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment at Northeast Orthodontics to straighten your teeth, then these Read more
Dental X-rays: The Inside Story
posted: Sep. 16, 2024.

We’re all friends here, so if you sometimes feel a bit nervous before your dental appointment, no judging! Ask us about any worries you might have. We are happy to Read more
Does my child need two-phase treatment?
posted: Sep. 09, 2024.

You might be surprised to see one of your second grader’s friends with a dental appliance. Isn’t orthodontic work just for teenagers? And, if not, should your seven-year-old be sporting Read more