Straightening your teeth with orthodontics can help you achieve a more healthy, aligned and attractive smile. With the upcoming holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, the month of December and New Year’s (to name a few), around the corner, your orthodontics treatment won’t take a holiday, so it’s up to you to remember why you are wearing braces. With proper care, you can... read more »

By now you are likely aware that keeping your teeth and gums free from tooth decay and gum disease should top your list of oral health priorities when it comes to maintaining your healthy smile. But did you know that a malocclusion is another common dental issue that often needs to be addressed? Your original occlusion is how your upper... read more »

Your smile is the first thing people notice when they see you. Crooked, crowded teeth or a misaligned bite can make you feel self-conscious no matter what your age. The good news is, with today’s advances in orthodontics, straighter teeth aren’t just for kids and teens anymore. Now more than ever adults are successfully straightening their teeth for a healthier,... read more »

Getting braces at a younger age has proved most effective in preventing dental problems in the future. Permanent teeth start to typically come in about the ages of six to eight, and because the bones are still growing, it’s best to evaluate their tooth alignment at a young age to determine what orthodontic treatment is needed at the time or... read more »

If you have questions about flossing when you have braces, then it’s important to find the answers soon. Not knowing all about flossing can be detrimental to your smile and orthodontic journey. It’s very important to properly and effectively floss at least once a day! So, our orthodontists, Drs. Zachary Pitcher and Tyler Jolley are happy to help you find... read more »

You may have reached a point in your life that you are ready to enjoy a straighter smile. But at the same time, you may not be interested the extra appointments the food restrictions, and extra brushing and flossing that come with regular braces. If that is the case, then you may want to find out more about clear aligners.... read more »

Here at Jolley Smiles Orthodontics Fruita, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these... read more »