Our team at Quality Orthodontic Care is pleased to offer Invisalign® clear aligners in order to help you achieve your dream smile very conveniently. Though these aligners are very durable and strong enough to realign your teeth, it’s important to show them proper care so that they continue to provide excellent treatment. Below are some helpful tips to maintain the... read more »

If you have questions about sleep apnea, then our orthodontist, Dr. John Fleming, is happy to help you find the answers. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that can be very dangerous. This is because it involves interrupted breathing as you rest. This means your breathing repeatedly stops and begins. To help you find the answers you need about sleep... read more »

Misaligned teeth can leave you feeling self-conscious when you smile. Over time, alignment issues and improper relationships between two or more of your teeth can lead to chronic problems such as a loss of tooth enamel and an increased risk of dental fractures. Even if your teeth were perfectly aligned in your teenage years, it is still possible for the... read more »

The optimal time to get braces is in the middle teen years. At this age, the adult teeth have all come in, and it easy to determine whether or not they will need adjusting for crowding or other issues. This age group is also very sensitive to how they are perceived and may not be happy to have a "metal... read more »

The proper alignment of your teeth is important for cosmetic and functional reasons. Deviations in your bite pattern can leave you with an unattractive smile, as well as an increased chance of suffering chipped tooth enamel, dental fractures, and a loss of tooth tissue. To correct your bad bite without the use of traditional braces, Dr. John Fleming might be... read more »

If you are considering straightening your smile with an alternative system to traditional braces, you might consider looking into Invisalign®. Instead of brackets and wires and bands, you will be using removable plastic aligners 20 to 22 hours a day to gradually shift your teeth into alignment. By using predictable, controlled tooth movements, with Invisalign you will be seeing our... read more »

To keep your braces clean, read our blog for crucial steps and ensure your teeth stay clean and healthy. Orthodontic patients must know how to keep their braces clean, to protect their teeth – and their investment. By learning the proper way of cleaning your braces, you can ensure your oral health stays healthy for the remainder of your treatment... read more »

Wearing braces not only can improve the appearance of your smile, but it can also improve the health of your smile. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, crooked or crowded teeth put you at risk for tooth decay and gum disease because cleaning them properly can be a challenge. In addition, when you have a misaligned bite, precious tooth... read more »

Invisalign® is one of the more popular options for adults who need to correct minor deviations in the alignment of their teeth. Through the course of the various aligner changes your teeth will be gradually brought into their ideal position. This will provide you with a more attractive smile and teeth that are less prone to chips, dental fractures, and... read more »

Your braces are a serious investment which will correct the alignment of your teeth. Dr. Gluck can adjust the tension on your braces. Over time this will steadily shift your teeth into their ideal position. If any part of your braces becomes broken or you suffer from cavities on multiple teeth, the complications and treatment process may alter the tension... read more »