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A woman inserting her Invisalign braces on her upper teeth

Teeth Grinding & Stress Can Damage Teeth, but Braces Can Help!

Sometimes, you just can’t get away from stress. And if you’re able to manage it during the day, it can rear its ugly head at night. Having trouble sleeping, or experiencing unpleasant dreams when you finally do get to sleep, are two common ways stress manifests itself at night. But another sleep-related symptom of stress…

A young girl with braces having a great time boogie boarding at the beach.

Winners of the #SkoroSmiles Contest

Thanks to all the participants of the Summer #SkoroSmiles photo contest! We loved seeing your photos and sharing all your summer memories with you. Dr. Andy and his staff have selected our three contest winners in the following categories: Farthest Away Congratulations Matt Laverty! Funniest Congratulations Victoria Waldron! Most Creative Congratulations Dionne Straker!   These…

A girl wearing braces lying on her bed

Top 5 Apps for Braces

There seems to be an app for almost everything these days, including orthodontics. Whether you’re looking for information about your braces, want to get reminders about wearing your bands, or you just want to have some fun seeing how you (and your friends) would look with braces, you can find an app for that! There…

Young girl shows off her smile with braces holding books in front of a school locker. Other children are in the background.

School Pictures Are Coming! Should You Smile with Braces?

It’s a new school year, and you’ve got a whole new smile – thanks to your braces. Now the big question: Should you smile with braces in your school pictures? The answer is: Absolutely! Never miss a chance to show off your great smile! Trust us – whether or not you think your school pictures…