When you have braces, it’s easy to forget about your oral hygiene routine and allow plaque and bacteria to grow on your smile and around your braces. This might seem harmless, but it’s not. In fact, if you let plaque live on your smile for too long, gum disease can form, and you can suffer swollen and bloody gums. So,... read more »

Braces are handy appliances that can give you the smile of your dreams. However, if you’re not careful and take good care of your smile, you could suffer the consequences, and one of those consequences is soft enamel. So, it’s important to do all you can to maintain strong enamel when you have braces in Johns Creek, Georgia, and our... read more »

Snore guards are typically used to help mitigate snoring and breathing interruptions caused by untreated sleep apnea. They often need to be prescribed by a qualified orthodontist like Dr. John Fleming. There are several different designs and styles. The one he recommends for you will be based on the particular details of your mouth as well as your personal preference.... read more »

Sometimes brushing your teeth when you have braces is quite challenging. This is to be expected, especially because braces have tiny brackets and wires that can make removing food particles and plaque a tough task. However, no matter how tough brushing can be, it’s still important to properly and effectively clean your teeth and appliance. To help you do so,... read more »

Orthodontics might be just the thing for correcting your temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Don’t believe us? Here’s how it works: TMJ disorders are sometimes formed by what is called a malocclusion. That’s the technical term for a misaligned bite. A bad bite can be a strain on both your teeth and jaw, leading to the painful disorder that is TMD.... read more »

Though orthodontic emergencies are not common, they do sometimes happen. If you experience an orthodontic emergency in Johns Creek, Georgia, please call Quality Orthodontic Care at 770-609-3270 as soon as possible. Dr. John Fleming and our team offer orthodontic emergency care to help repair damage to orthodontic appliances and to help you continue working towards your perfect smile. If you... read more »

Oral hygiene is vital for your oral health, and it’s even more important when you have braces. The reason is because if you don’t properly clean your teeth and braces regularly, your smile can be vulnerable to major dental problems. These problems can be painful and inconvenient and they can also prolong your treatment process. So, please keep up on... read more »

Now that your braces have fully corrected the alignment of your teeth, Dr. John Fleming can remove them from your mouth. However, this is not the end of the process. Each of your adjustment sessions applied a small amount of tension to your teeth. There will still be some latent tension in the periodontal ligaments that anchor your teeth in... read more »

If you are unfamiliar with sleep apnea, it is a sleep disorder which is often caused by the obstruction or interruption of airflow while you sleep. If you suffer from this sleep disorder, you are not alone. Many people struggle to get the sleep they need because of this interrupted breathing pattern.  Not only is sleep apnea common, but it... read more »

Do you suffer from any forms of malocclusions? A malocclusion, also called a bad bite, is the result of an irregularity or deviation in your smile that has resulted in some form of misalignment with your teeth. Oftentimes, malocclusions occur in the incisors, but warped teeth can appear anywhere, and can even be caused by your jawbone. Try your luck... read more »