Can Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking Affect My Child’s Teeth?

Why filing teeth yourself is a bad idea

You’ve seen the TikTok trend of people using a nail file to grind their teeth down for a more even appearance, and thought, “Seems harmless, right?” WRONG! Unlike fingernails, teeth are permanent. What you remove won’t grow back. The protective layer of enamel you’re chipping away at is limited. Once you break through it, the […]

What Candy Can You Eat with Braces?

Worried your braces might ruin your Halloween fun? Spooky thought – but never fear! Enjoying good candy with braces is still an option. But first, avoid damaging your braces and risking your successful orthodontic treatment by learning which candy might loosen the brackets attached to your teeth. Candies to avoid with braces These candies may […]

Why the Number of Adults Seeing an Orthodontist Is at an All-Time High

Parents no longer take the back seat while their kids reap the benefits of orthodontic treatment. With one-in-three orthodontic patients over the age of 18, the number of adults seeing an orthodontist is at an all-time high. Experts believe this upward trend is likely here to stay – why?   It works. Orthodontic treatment is just […]

Why Do Straight Teeth Matter?

Straight teeth provide more than a great smile. Teeth are like gears on a wheel. They are made to fit together in a certain way to do a certain job. If they don’t fit together, they can’t do their job, and this may lead to a variety of oral health problems. For starters, straight teeth […]

How Orthodontics Works: Braces

Successful orthodontic treatment depends on three things – pressure, time and cooperation. Braces – a fixed orthodontic appliance typically comprised of brackets, bands and wires – put pressure on teeth to gradually move them into the correct position over time. Patient cooperation is needed by keeping teeth clean, avoiding food items that break the brackets, […]

2020 Annual Dr. Herman Scholarship Winner

Dr. Robert J. Herman Orthodontic Treatment for Children and Adults is thrilled to announce their 2020 ‘Dr. Herman Scholarship’ award winner in the amount of $2,000 to Luan Nuam! This is exciting news, as this is the 12th consecutive year the Dr. Herman Scholarship has been awarded to a graduating senior. Dr. Herman asks for […]

What Your Orthodontist Wants You to Know During This Time

First and foremost, if we’re open it is because we feel it’s safe for you to come in. Here are a few important things your orthodontist wants you to know during this time: 1. Your oral health is representative of your overall health. Now isn’t a time to let it slide. Orthodontists routinely utilize appliances […]

3 Reasons to Take Your Child to the Orthodontist Today

Wondering when it’s the right time to take your child to the orthodontist? Here are three reasons you should get an orthodontist appointment for your kiddo scheduled now. #1: You may notice something appears off but there are also some things the untrained eye won’t see. Parents are often the first to recognize that something […]