Are You Too Old For Braces?
Are You Too Old For Braces? When you think of braces, who do you picture wearing them? If you’re like most Americans, children and teens come to mind. If you’re unhappy with your smile, you probably think you missed your chance for straight teeth, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Thanks to advances in technology, orthodontic […]
ORTHODONTIST ACCEPTING SMILE DIRECT CLUB PATIENTS IN Richmond
ORTHODONTIST ACCEPTING SMILE DIRECT CLUB PATIENTS IN RICHMOND Gardner and La Rochelle Orthodontics: Where Your Smile Journey Takes a Joyful Turn for the Better Facing the closure of Smile Direct Club? No worries, Orthodontists Dr. Graham Gardner, Dr. Natalie La Rochelle, and Dr. Dana Tang at Gardner and La Rochelle Orthodontics are here to guide you back on […]
Is Juicing Bad for Your Teeth?
Is Juicing Bad for Your Teeth? At the start of every new year, most of us begin to reevaluate our waistlines and opt for a healthier lifestyle. With the growing popularity of juicing in recent years, more of our patients have been turning to this diet as a means of increasing their fruit and vegetable intake. While blending […]
Diabetes and Orthodontics: What You Need to Know
Diabetes and Orthodontics: What You Need to Know Although diabetes has become a fairly common disease in recent years, it is still very serious and should be managed properly to avoid damaging effects to the body. These damaging effects include threats to your oral health that can greatly influence your orthodontic treatment. Diabetes and Gum Disease The connection […]
Common Speech Problems Orthodontics Can Help
Common Speech Problems Orthodontics Can Help Did you know that the alignment of your teeth can affect your speech? If you struggle to pronounce certain words, your teeth could be the reason why. Thankfully, orthodontics can help. Dr. Graham Gardner, Dr. Natalie La Rochelle, and Dr. Dana Tang at Gardner and La Rochelle Orthodontics can provide orthodontic treatment to […]
5 Ways to Eat Your Way To A Healthy Smile
5 Ways to Eat Your Way To A Healthy Smile All of us here at Gardner and La Rochelle Orthodontics have heard the expression “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Taking this to heart can make our teeth stronger and brighter if we eat the right foods to support that healthy smile. Even though Veneers, […]
What to Expect From Your First Week of Braces
What to Expect From Your First Week of Braces You’re getting your braces put on for the first time and you’re not sure what to expect. One thing is for sure; your oral hygiene practices will definitely change. To help prepare you for what’s in store and make the most of your orthodontic treatment, we at Gardner and […]
Protect Your Braces While Playing Sports
Protect Your Braces While Playing Sports Getting braces doesn’t mean giving up the sports you love! Luckily, braces will not keep you from any sport or physical activity. However, the price you pay for a beautiful smile is taking a little extra care of your mouth while undergoing orthodontic treatment. Play Safe, Play All Season In general, it […]
What To Ask At An Orthodontic Consultation
What To Ask At An Orthodontic Consultation Orthodontic consultations are oftentimes a complimentary introduction for orthodontists, like Dr. Graham Gardner, Dr. Natalie La Rochelle, and Dr. Dana Tang, to get to know you and your oral health concerns. The best thing you can do to make the most of your consultation is to prepare a list of questions […]
