Orthodontic braces in Columbia, SC are available at Tompkins Orthodontics, at our two office locations. Braces are highly effective for realigning teeth and correcting overbites and under bites. But what’s behind this “miraculous” solution for imperfect teeth? If you’ve ever wondered how and why braces work, read on! The Parts of Braces Braces consist of several […]
Food provides some of the greatest joys this life has to offer. However, in some instances, it’s best to avoid certain foods based on your current health situation. Unfortunately, this is the case for those who wear braces. To keep these oral appliances working as they should, it’s important to avoid foods that can damage […]
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects many people. If you have sleep apnea, it’s also a condition that can increase your risk for various problems like high blood pressure and diabetes. Sleep apnea can negatively impact your quality of life, so you should know when you have it. Your orthodontist in Irmo and Columbia, SC can […]
Your orthodontist in Columbia, SC, offers clear aligners as a treatment for alignment issues. Clear aligners are a relatively new orthodontic solution, but they can be extremely effective for mild to moderate teeth alignment problems. They are convenient for dental patients because they can be removed for cleaning, eating, and special events, for up to […]
When you visit your orthodontist in Columbia, SC, you may be allowed to use clear aligners rather than braces for your alignment issues. Clear aligners have transformed the field of orthodontics by providing a low-profile treatment approach to patients with a range of dental issues. While clear aligners can’t solve all the problems that traditional braces […]
Flossing with braces may seem impossible, particularly if you’re trying to get a teenager to do it every day. The good news is that there are a few ways to ease the pressure and improve the odds of working it into your everyday routine. We’ll look at how some simple adjustments can make a difference. […]
One of the biggest mistakes people make is not cleaning their new dental aligners properly or not at all. Don’t let that be you! Yourorthodontist in Columbia, SC, will be the first to tell you the horror stories of neglected dental aligners. 6 Tips for Cleaning Your Invisalign Aligners Here are six expert tips for […]
Underbites are relatively rare compared to overbites, occurring in a much smaller portion of people. This condition, which refers to when your lower teeth stick out further than your upper teeth, is often treated with braces. However, not all underbites can be fixed with this common dental appliance. We’ll look at when a dentist will […]
The field of orthodontics has expanded greatly in the last few decades. There are more tools than ever for your Columbia, SC orthodontist to use for teeth alignment issues. One of the more popular treatment options is Invisalign, a clear aligner that is removable. Invisalign may be appropriate for mild to moderate alignment problems, depending upon individual […]
One of the first questions patients usually have about Invisalign treatment in Columbia, SC, is how long treatment will take. Each patient’s treatment duration can look different because every patient’s alignment needs are unique. However, other factors affect the duration of Invisalign treatment that are within the patient’s control. Take a look at a few sure […]
