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August 4, 2022
With fall right around the corner, many parents in our office are beginning to ask the common...
June 9, 2022
As humans, we have two sets of teeth throughout our lives and the first set of teeth...
April 25, 2022
As with smoking cigarettes, vaping is an activity that can have a negative effect on your teeth...
January 20, 2022
Nail biting is an easy habit to start that might go unnoticed, but it gets harder to...
January 6, 2022
With the New Year comes new resolutions and putting your toothbrush routine high on the priority list...
October 5, 2021
October is National Orthodontic Health Month and we’re here to remind you of its importance! Let’s celebrate...
August 26, 2021
A toothache can range from being very mild to extremely painful in or around a tooth. These...
9 out of 10 dentists would agree that your dog’s oral hygiene is just as important to...
March 1, 2021
As the journey to achieving a healthy, beautiful smile begins – you may notice a few, small...
December 29, 2020
A cavity, also known as tooth decay, is a hole that can form in your tooth. Usually...
September 21, 2020
Uh oh! It’s been a few years since you’ve completed orthodontic treatment and you’re wondering why your...
September 16, 2020
One of the biggest questions kids with braces have in October is, “Can I eat Halloween candy?”...
June 3, 2020
If you’re looking for ways to boost your dental health, look no further! Here are some daily...
April 1, 2020
Halitosis is the clinical word used to describe chronic bad breath. It is estimated that 25% of...
February 21, 2020
February was proclaimed American Heart Month by president Lyndon B. Johnson on December 30th, 1963. He did...
January 2, 2020
An x-ray, also called a radiograph, is an imaging test regularly utilized in medical and dental fields....
October 15, 2019
Since October is national dental hygiene month, we’d like to express extreme gratitude to all the hard...
August 28, 2019
Wisdom teeth, also called third molars, are the last of your teeth to erupt in your mouth....
August 1, 2019
Mouth guards are used to protect the teeth from damage or injury in contact sports, especially for people...
June 11, 2019
Many Orthodontists and Dentists suggest rinsing with warm salt water 2-3 times a day during the first...
June 6, 2019
We all know that brushing your teeth is very important in order to maintain good oral health,...
April 24, 2019
We all know that our tongue helps us chew and swallow food properly, but did you know...
April 18, 2019
Knowing what is considered an emergency and non-emergency with braces will potentially save you unnecessary trips to...
April 3, 2019
Sometimes teeth do not form properly and can end up getting stuck or “impacted” below the gum...
March 28, 2019
It is a common assumption while a person is undergoing orthodontic treatment that they do not need...
February 27, 2019
What is Fluoride? At Cardinal Orthodontics, we recommend the use of any toothpaste or mouthwash that contains...
January 29, 2019
Keeping your teeth clean while wearing braces can be difficult, but not impossible. There are many different...
July 31, 2017
Periodontal disease is a very common condition which affects the gums and periodontal structures in the mouth....
This is one of the most frequently asked questions we get in our practice, and perhaps the...
June 16, 2017
Practicing oral hygiene like flossing with braces is essential to keep teeth healthy and to prevent plaque...