Blog

Speech! Speech!

May 6th, 2026

If you are a student of Speech or Drama, you know how important it is to be clear and articulate. You’ve worked on pronunciation and projection, and the audience in the back row can understand every word. And now you’ve gotten braces, and, suddenly, you don’t sound quite like yourself. Why? And, more important, what…
Continue Reading

Snacks that are Healthy for Your Body and Your Braces

April 29th, 2026

You know the school day’s over when you hear these seven little words: “I’m home! Is there anything to eat?” And before your child got braces, you had the answer: simple, tasty snacks that provided not only an energy boost, but nutritional elements to help build strong teeth and strong bodies. But now whole carrot…
Continue Reading

Breakfast with Braces

April 22nd, 2026

Breakfast is called the most important meal of the day for many reasons. Children need to refuel after a long night’s sleep, and studies suggest that school kids who eat a good breakfast have more energy, better attendance and behavior, and even higher test scores than kids who don’t.   But sometimes, especially with new…
Continue Reading

I have halitosis. What can I do?

April 15th, 2026

Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” Dr. Keyur Shah and Dr. Ayas Makki and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) – There are five main types of gum disease, and each one can range…
Continue Reading