teen braces

The Dangers of Gap Bands and DIY Braces: An Open Letter to Teens

Dear Teens,

Normally we spend a lot of time talking to your parents and other adults about you. Today, we, the Orthodontists at 1st Family Dental, are talking directly to YOU about something extremely important that’s going on for a lot of you right now.

Gap bands. Teens all over the U.S. have been attempting a dangerous trend, attempting to “straighten” or remove a gap between their teeth on their own, using orthodontic rubber bands or other elastics. PLEASE, if you’re thinking about it, read this first.

Healthy Smiles for All Ages: Bring A Healthy Smile Back To School

  Aaah, September. No matter which emoji you’re using to describe how you feel about it, there’s no getting around the fact that it’s Back to School time. Parents: How can you get back into the swing of things, get the kids out the door and into the classroom with...

HELP: My Teen Needs Braces and Does NOT Want Them

“But Mooooommmmm!” “OMG Dad, noooooo!”  If we had a nickel each time we heard something like this coming from our kids, we’d all probably be enjoying this blog from our favorite vacation spot. Braces and orthodontic treatment aren’t just for looks – many times it is needed to help realign...