With over 4 million Americans sporting them, metal braces are one of the most tried-and-true orthodontic treatments on the market.  Even so, there’s much more to metal braces than meets the eye. How much do you really know about this solution for straighter teeth? Here are a few of the most popular myths about metal braces.

With the new school year getting underway, you’d like to give your child a winning edge. It turns out that the quality of his or her oral health can have an impact on school performance, but how is that possible? As you continue reading, a local children’s dentist explains what the connection is and gives tips for what you can do to promote the best oral health.