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• posted: May 14, 2025

The purpose of braces and other forms of orthodontic treatment at Springfield Orthodontics is to correct malocclusion, also known as crooked or crowded teeth, or “bad bites.” Past orthodontic practice Read More

• posted: May 07, 2025

If you’ve never been to an orthodontist before, you might be wary of what to expect during your first visit. Your dentist may have recommended an orthodontic appliance if it Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2025

Many patients underestimate the importance of wearing their retainers after their braces come off, but it is one of the most critical post care practices to keep your teeth in Read More

• posted: Apr. 23, 2025

Most parents know that routine dental care should begin during their child’s toddler years. And many assume they must wait until their child has all of his or her permanent Read More

• posted: Apr. 16, 2025

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

• posted: Apr. 09, 2025

February is Gum Disease Awareness month, a timely reminder that preventing gum disease is one of the best ways to protect our oral health.  Gum disease is easily treated in its Read More

• posted: Apr. 02, 2025

Just like that, it’s Spring, and the world looks brighter! The skies are sunnier. Daylight in Springfield, NJ lasts longer. And your smile can be brighter, too—with a little bit Read More

• posted: Mar. 26, 2025

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

• posted: Mar. 19, 2025

While braces play an important part in helping to create a healthy mouth and teeth, you might experience a few side effects while wearing them that are common and can Read More

• posted: Mar. 12, 2025

Drs. Kaswiner, Handsman, and Silagi and our team at Springfield Orthodontics know that for some of our patients wearing braces, it can be difficult to weave through those wires and Read More

• posted: Mar. 05, 2025

One exciting part about wearing braces from Springfield Orthodontics is getting to choose the colors of your rubber bands. Orthodontists place elastic bands, or ligatures, over each bracket to secure Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2025

You pay attention to what you eat. After all, your oral health depends on it. Without the necessary proteins, vitamins, and minerals in your diet, your teeth and gums will Read More

• posted: Feb. 19, 2025

Orthodontic braces are used to straighten the teeth, which not only creates a more pleasing appearance, but also helps prevent tooth decay and other oral health problems. Braces are only Read More

• posted: Feb. 12, 2025

It’s Valentine’s Day. Love and friendship are in the air, and candy is on the gift list. Are there tasty Valentine treats that are safe to eat even with your Read More

• posted: Feb. 05, 2025

A popular option for straightening teeth at Springfield Orthodontics, Invisalign can be a great method for improving your smile, and can help patients with crowded teeth, crossbites, overbites, underbites, and Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2025

X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to Read More