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When should my child be seen for an orthodontic evaluation?
posted: Jun. 27, 2023.
Thanks for asking! It really depends on the dental age of the patient rather than their chronological age. Usually a good time to have your child evaluated by an orthodontist Read more
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Five Fun Ways to Count Down Your Braces Time
posted: Jun. 20, 2023.
Braces can straighten your teeth to give you a more attractive smile for life. The process can take 18 months to two years or more, and this amount of time Read more
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Speech! Speech!
posted: Jun. 13, 2023.
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 Read more
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Don't forget your retainer this summer!
posted: Jun. 06, 2023.
As we start our summer, our team at Brock Orthodontics wants to remind our patients who have completed treatment that it is very important to wear your retainer as prescribed Read more
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Can I use mouthwash instead of flossing?
posted: May 30, 2023.
While mouthwash goes a long way in improving your oral care, it is not a substitute for flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing provide different benefits that you should understand. Mouthwash Benefits Mouthwash comes Read more
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Memorial Day
posted: May 23, 2023.
Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read more
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Your Five-Step Guide to Preventing Tooth Decay While Wearing Braces
posted: May 16, 2023.
If you’re wearing braces, then you know they are working hard to straighten your teeth. However, those hard-working braces are also preventing you from easily cleaning your teeth. It is Read more
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Common Braces Problems
posted: May 09, 2023.
It’s useful to know some of the common problems that can arise when you get braces. Even if you take great care of your braces and teeth, you might not Read more
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Summer is Almost Here: Tips for a bright, white smile!
posted: May 02, 2023.
Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Brock Orthodontics. Everyone wants a glowing Read more
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Overbite or Overjet?
posted: Apr. 25, 2023.
The words “overbite” and “overjet” certainly sound similar. Both conditions concern your front teeth. Both conditions fall under the same category of bite problems—Class II malocclusions, if you want to Read more
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Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 18, 2023.
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more
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Not-So-Sweet Sweets: The five worst candies to eat during orthodontic treatment
posted: Apr. 11, 2023.
Sticky, hard, and gooey: these candies fill your dopamine receptors with spasms of sugar-filled joy, but if you’re undergoing orthodontic treatment at Brock Orthodontics to straighten your teeth, then these Read more