At Wilson Orthodontics we want all our patients to have fun at Halloween. It’s all about decorations, costumes, and having a good time. But we also want to make sure you don’t have any problems with your orthodontic appliances when enjoying your Halloween goodies. Watch the video below to find out how. The video offer patients and moms some great ideas on what sweets you
You only get one chance to make a first impression, no matter what your age. Whether you are meeting new friends or interviewing for a job, a smile is important to building both personal and business relationships. It is a well-known fact that straight teeth and a great smile builds self-esteem, confidence, and influences how you present yourself to the world. Orthodontic treatment, no matter
Sugar in our daily diet will always be an issue for dental and medical professionals, nutritionists, and parents. As long as sugar remains a large part of the American diet, we will continue to hear about all the negative effects sugar can have on the body. But the real question is… will we listen? Overall, Americans are consuming less sugar than before, but Medical Daily
It’s that time of year again! The temperature is cooling off, fall sports are underway, and all the kids are headed back to school. At Wilson Orthodontics in Durham and Oxford NC, we want to offer a few helpful tips for going back to school with braces! Make sure to follow the 2×2 brushing rule: brush your teeth for TWO minutes, TWO times each day!
A healthy perfect smile is why many children and adults choose to undergo orthodontic treatment. Around friends and family, a less than attractive smile is not as noticeable. However, when meeting new people, making new friends, and in the workplace, your smile is more obvious to those who don’t know you. When speaking one on one with others, a beautiful smile improves your appearance and
Did you know that water is one of the most important factors of our daily diet and makes up 60% of your body weight? At Wilson Orthodontics we understand that every organ in your body is dependent on water so it can flush out toxins and carry food to your body cells and thought this was a good topic for our blog. Think about how
Dr. Wilson knows it isn’t always easy to find braces-friendly snacks that are both healthy and delicious, so he’s finding the best recipes out there to share with his patients. Check back every Wednesday for a new easy and fun snack to try out. This week’s snack was inspired by contest winner and patient, Anna. Anna entered February’s National Snack Food Month Contest with her
Is it what can I eat? How do I brush? While most patients are always eager to start treatment, they are even more eager to get them off. Even though each patient is given an estimated treatment time wearing braces when they start, patients always hope we can wave our magic wands and complete the process sooner. It makes sense that a patient may assume
Summer is here in full force and half the year has already zoomed by. Our team at Wilson Orthoodntics researched some fun facts about our country’s most celebrated holiday which hallmarks our independence as a nation. Did you know the Fourth of July or Independence Day, has only been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941? However, the tradition of Independence Day celebrations
Chalky, opaque-looking white spots on the teeth are not uncommon today. Maybe you have them or perhaps you’ve seen them on the teeth of friends or family. Many things can cause white spots on the teeth. They can be a factor of nutrition, genetics, an excess of fluoride intake at a young age, or poor oral hygiene. When undergoing orthodontic treatment, white spots can develop
