Gum disease is a surprisingly common ailment that silently affects 1 in 4 adults. It can be easy to focus on a bright white smile, forgetting that good gum health is integral to that. Here are 5 ways to maintain or improve gum health: Floss, Floss, Floss! Gum Disease...
We all want a bright smile that expresses all of who we are. One place to begin to cultivate that, is to improve oral hygiene. It can be a simple and easy way to cultivate a truly beautiful smile. Wait A Little Before You Brush Brushing immediately after eating...
Gum disease can be a silent problem, but it is surprisingly common, with 1 out of 2 adults experiencing some form of gum disease. The good news is, in its earlier stages it is easily treated, and prevented by the simple act of daily brushing and flossing. It can fly...
This year is the 75 anniversary of one of the biggest breaks in preventative dentistry: Fluoride in water! The History of Fluoridation Following a study by Dr. Frederick McKay into children whose teeth were stained with what was called “The Colorado Brown Stain,” but...
We’re so excited to announce the winner of our Be 13K free treatment giveaway! As I’m sure you are aware, we launched the Be 13K campaign in spring to celebrate our 13,000th patient of Reed Orthodontics. We created scratch off cards for every patient that started...
You may think that your child is too young to benefit from orthodontic treatment. And they may very well be. However, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children see an orthodontist by the age of 7. At this time, baby teeth are being...
Have a teen in need of orthodontic treatment? Or maybe you’re a teen searching for options without all the metal brackets and wires. At Reed Orthodontics, not only do we have the treatment you’re looking for, we have the guarantee to go with it! Invisalign Teen is...
When people think of sleep apnea, they often think it’s a sleep disorder afflicting adults. Did you know children are often affected by the same disorder? Sleep apnea occurs when a person stops breathing during sleep. This is usually caused by something obstructing...
We’re super excited to announce the launch of our “Be 13K” campaign where we’ll be awarding our 13,000th patient with FREE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT! Yep, you heard us! Dr. Reed is so thankful for the support he’s received over the years and really wanted to do something...
When you first get braces, maintaining proper oral hygiene can be a challenge but it’s more important than ever! Making sure you’re brushing and flossing around each bracket and tooth can be both time consuming and frustrating. At Dr. Reed’s orthodontic office in...
