Our Orthodontic Blog

Foods to Avoid Eating With Braces

seo Sep 20, 2017

One of the biggest questions everyone has about braces is “What can I eat with braces?” It’s a big deal, especially for kids who can

How to Take Care of Your Teeth With Braces

seo Sep 14, 2017

While it’s always important to brush your teeth and keep up your dental hygiene, it’s even more so when you have braces. What you eat

What to Expect With Braces

seo Sep 12, 2017

You have decided it’s time for you or your child to get braces. While the thought of having braces can be scary at any age,

Can You Play an Instrument With Braces?

seo Sep 6, 2017

With football season in full swing, the marching band is practicing daily and entertaining spectators during the halftime show every weekend. For the proud members

How Do Braces Behind the Teeth Work?

seo Aug 30, 2017

Last week we explained what functional appliances and space age wire are and how they work. Another unfamiliar term you may have heard at the

Do You Have Space-Age Wire in Your Braces?

seo Aug 25, 2017

Did you know that orthodontics and NASA have something huge in common? No, it’s not space exploration, but that has surprisingly helped advance braces to

What Is a Functional Appliance? Does My Child Need One?

seo Aug 22, 2017

The field of orthodontics is full of confusing, unfamiliar terminology. In an effort to help our patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options, we’re discussing

5 Tips for Going Back to School with Braces

seo Aug 17, 2017

It’s that time of year again. Summer’s over and school is back in session. But what if new classes, new teachers and new friends aren’t

Braces Are More Affordable Than You Think

seo Aug 16, 2017

At Charleston Orthodontic Specialists, we believe everyone deserves to have the perfect smile, so we do everything we can to make Invisalign and braces affordable.