Parents’ Guide To Their Children’s Early Jaw Growth “Diseases can rarely be eliminated through early diagnoses or better treatment, but prevention can eliminate the disease” (Denis Parsons Burkitt). While a child’s jaw is growing, take all measures to ensure that it grows healthy so medical issues can never occur. Proper jaw growth has to do […]

10 Interesting Orthodontist Facts Orthodontics is a unique dental profession that specializes in treating irregularities. Unlike a routine visit at the dentist’s office, orthodontists can perform treatment for malocclusions and teeth alignment. Although orthodontics has been around for many years, many people don’t realize the profession’s intricacy.  These orthodontist facts can help patients understand more about […]

Artist Spotlight: Bianca Roland Orthodontic Arts holds a special area for local artists to showcase their work. The wall has represented many different mediums ranging from quilts, photography, and recently, Bianca Roland’s beautiful paintings. As patients wait patiently for their appointment we’re able to showcase various artists. At night, this wall is visible from many […]

What to Eat and What Not to Eat With Braces There are several reasons why you will decide to get braces. It may be to straighten your teeth or to correct an overbite or underbite. Whatever the reason, braces do take some care to avoid any additional discomfort and keep them in good shape. When […]

How to Clean Retainers 101 If you are an orthodontic patient, you can concur with me that the happiest day was when you removed your braces. You had been waiting for this moment with lots of expectations. A perfect smile is what you want. However, to keep the glimmer of the new smile, your doctor […]

How Long is Invisalign Treatment? Are you looking for ways to straighten your teeth? While not long ago, metal braces were the only treatment choice for people with crooked teeth, many people are now choosing Invisalign instead. Invisalign treatment is a popular option that uses clear plastic aligners instead of metal hardware. Invisalign has the […]

How To Deal With Invisalign Pain And Discomfort Invisalign is an excellent option for straightening teeth, but it can sometimes cause some discomfort, pain, or soreness. Usually, the pain is less when compared to traditional braces and can vary in intensity from individual to individual. Most people describe Invisalign pain as pressure or discomfort as […]

Phases Of Braces Braces are a type of orthodontic treatment that improves teeth and jaw functions and enhances your smile. Braces at Orthodontic Arts are suitable for teens and adults and can also help boost self-confidence. Each patient seeking to improve their bite and smile will have to go through the different phases of braces […]

Once you decide to straighten your teeth, you may be wondering how do braces work? Braces consist of four essential parts. These are: • Ceramic or metal brackets are attached to each tooth. • A bonding material attaches the brackets to your teeth. • Your brackets are connected by a thin metal archwire to place […]

Based on recommendations from the CDC, American Dental Association and the Oklahoma Dental Association, we are postponing all non-emergency related care in our office until April 6 due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. In the event that date changes, we will notify our patients immediately, so please check back often and remain flexible […]