Study Guide for the School Year
As the school year gets under way in San Diego, you’ve got a lot going [...]
July 29, 2026
I have halitosis. What can I do?
Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” Dr. [...]
July 22, 2026
Not-So-Sweet Sweets: The five worst candies to eat during orthodontic treatment
Sticky, hard, and gooey: these candies fill your dopamine receptors [...]
July 15, 2026
Fluoride and Your Orthodontic Treatment
Our team at Davis Orthodontics knows that there are many [...]
July 8, 2026
Braces and Band? Play On!
You’re in the band and you’re getting braces. Now what? [...]
July 1, 2026
National Junk Food Day
We mark special times throughout the year to encourage better [...]
June 24, 2026
Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to [...]
June 17, 2026
Clearing Up Your Questions About Clear Braces
First, let’s clarify what we mean about clear braces. We’re [...]
June 10, 2026
No Wooden Teeth, Please! Why Oral Health is So Important
Your teeth are precious. Once your permanent teeth come in, [...]
June 3, 2026
Warming Up for Summer Weather
School’s out. The barbecue’s fired up. T-shirts and shorts are [...]
May 27, 2026
Wearing Braces? Make Cavities a Remote Possibility
Press Pause If you are getting braces in the near [...]
May 20, 2026
Gum Disease Awareness
February is Gum Disease Awareness month, a timely reminder that [...]
May 13, 2026
My teeth don’t line up any more. Why?
If your teeth don’t line up like they used to [...]
May 6, 2026
Whitening Teeth with Braces
Now that you are working hard to improve your dental [...]
April 29, 2026
Positive Aging with Orthodontics
Crooked or crowded teeth aren’t always just a cosmetic issue; [...]
April 22, 2026
Gums and Braces
“Yes,” you’re thinking, “I shouldn’t be chewing sugary, sticky gum [...]
April 15, 2026
Orthodontics and Implants
Maybe you’ve wanted braces since childhood. Maybe you had them, [...]
April 8, 2026
Straight Talk about Braces and Oral Health
We’ll give it to you straight: it can be harder [...]
April 1, 2026
Time for Some Spring Cleaning!
Just like that, it’s Spring, and the world looks brighter! [...]
March 25, 2026
Considerations When Picking the Right Mouthwash
A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, [...]
March 18, 2026
Protecting Your Smile with Mouthguards
If you participate in sports or other physical activities, it’s [...]
March 4, 2026
Looking—and Feeling—Your Best in Braces
It’s normal to be a little self-conscious when you first [...]
February 25, 2026
Why Do I Need Rubber Bands?
Getting braces is a huge step in creating the beautiful [...]
February 18, 2026
Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, [...]
February 11, 2026
Valentine Candy: Is It 4 U?
It’s Valentine’s Day. Love and friendship are in the air, [...]
February 4, 2026
February Is Children’s Dental Health Month
It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better [...]
January 28, 2026
Why choose an orthodontic specialist over a general dentist?
Patients have so many choices for straightening their teeth nowadays [...]
January 21, 2026
Five Tips in Caring for Your Braces During Orthodontic Treatment
After getting your braces, it is important to know how [...]
January 14, 2026
I Have Gum Disease. Can I Still Get Braces?
Gum disease is one of our most common dental diseases, [...]
January 7, 2026
Three Classic New Year’s Resolutions for Your Dental Health —and Three Which Might Surprise You!
Whether you’re using the latest note-taking app or old-school pen [...]
December 31, 2025
New Year’s (Orthodontic) Resolutions
Why are New Year’s resolutions so often negative? A depressing [...]
December 24, 2025
Positioned for Success
As you near the end of your orthodontic treatment, you’re [...]
December 17, 2025
Rubber Band Horoscopes: What your color says about you
One exciting part about wearing braces from Davis Orthodontics is [...]
December 10, 2025
Find Out how Your Diet can Cause Cavities
Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the [...]
December 3, 2025
Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles
Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who [...]
November 26, 2025
Tips for a Braces-Friendly Thanksgiving
If it’s your first Thanksgiving dinner with braces, you might [...]
November 19, 2025
What are the benefits of early orthodontic treatment?
Orthodontic treatment should begin earlier than most parents are apt [...]
November 12, 2025
Five Ways You Won’t—And One Way You Will—Get Your Braces Off Faster
It’s only natural when you’re waiting for something good—you count [...]
November 5, 2025
Tips for Cold and Flu Season
It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be [...]
October 29, 2025
Let’s Make Halloween Treats Less Tricky!
If the scariest part of Halloween in San Diego is [...]
October 22, 2025
Which Retainer is Right for You?
Brackets and wires, clear aligners, lingual braces, regular brackets, self-ligating [...]
October 17, 2025
Interproximal Cavities: The Inside Story
Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush [...]
October 16, 2025
October Is Orthodontic Health Month!
October’s here! A month when we celebrate the beauty of [...]
September 24, 2025
How Often Should You Brush?
If you’ve been following your dentist’s advice, you know that [...]
September 17, 2025
What Your Braces Rubber Band Color Says About You
However you may feel about having to wear braces, choosing [...]
September 10, 2025
Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?
You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into [...]
September 3, 2025
Celebrate Women’s Health and Fitness Day with Your Healthiest Smile!
On the last Wednesday in September, we celebrate “Women’s Health [...]
August 27, 2025
Stars Who Had Braces
Not everyone is born with a million-dollar smile, not even [...]
August 20, 2025
Bracketology
Analyzing strong points, looking for potential problems, making comparisons—it’s bracketology [...]
