posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

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

posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

Some experiences are great, and we look forward to enjoying them again and again. Others have wonderful outcomes, but you feel no need for a sequel. If you’re wondering whether Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

Great question! Tooth movement is your body’s natural response to light pressure applied by braces over a period of time (usually two years). Braces work by using brackets that are Read more

posted: Oct. 04, 2022.

Fall can be a really enjoyable time of the year for you and your family. The kids are back in school, the leaves are changing, and Halloween approaches. This holiday Read more

posted: Sep. 27, 2022.

The term malocclusion refers to misalignment of teeth. You may have been born with malocclusion, so your teeth simply grew in crooked, or the misalignment and crowding of your teeth Read more

posted: Sep. 20, 2022.

Maybe you’ve wanted braces since childhood. Maybe you had them, but your teeth have shifted over time. Maybe you’re tired of living with an uncomfortable bite. Good news! If you’re Read more

posted: Sep. 13, 2022.

Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease Read more

posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

School can present a few issues when it comes to caring for your braces and mouth, since you won't have the luxury of the time and tools you have at Read more

posted: Aug. 30, 2022.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more

posted: Aug. 23, 2022.

Braces are an investment in your smile. When your teeth reach a desired straightness, you’ll have a beautiful smile, but it’s important to keep it that way! You can accomplish Read more

posted: Aug. 16, 2022.

Proper oral hygiene techniques are always worthwhile, but they are especially crucial when you’re wearing orthodontic appliances such as braces. When you don’t maintain an effective oral hygiene routine, you Read more

posted: Aug. 09, 2022.

Today, the doctor and our team thought we would offer a few tips for our patients currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. For those of you wearing braces, it’s important to be Read more

posted: Aug. 02, 2022.

Now that many of the schools in Toledo, Ohio are back in session, the doctor would like to remind all of our patients about the importance of scheduling appointments in Read more

posted: Jul. 26, 2022.

If your pre-teen or teenager is home for the summer, it’s easy to provide braces-friendly lunch options. The school lunchroom, though, presents another challenge altogether. What menu selections are most Read more

posted: Jul. 19, 2022.

Patients have so many choices for straightening their teeth nowadays — clear aligners, ceramic braces, lingual braces, self-ligating braces — but who is best suited to guide them through orthodontic Read more

posted: Jul. 12, 2022.

At Brittany L. Weaver Potts, D.D.S., M.S., we know orthodontic emergencies are neither convenient nor timely. If you are a patient of record, the doctor and our team are more Read more