Children Orthodontics

Understanding Retainer Discomfort: Causes and Solutions

Experiencing discomfort with your retainer? Here’s a look at why this may be happening and how you can find relief.…

3 months ago

Should I Floss or Brush First?

Should you floss or brush your teeth first? Oral hygiene is especially important during orthodontic treatment so Dr. Updike, an…

2 years ago

How To Have Healthy Teeth in 2022

Happy New Year from our team at Updike Orthodontics! Dr. Updike, an Irvine orthodontist, shares some tips on how to…

2 years ago

What Causes Teeth to Shift After Braces and Invisalign?

It’s always a moment of excitement and relief when you have completed your orthodontic treatment. What many don’t know, or…

2 years ago

Back-to-School Braces Tips

Summer is slowly coming to an end and your child may be going back to school in person soon! Dr.…

3 years ago

Why Are My Teeth Shifting After Braces?

Why are my teeth shifting after braces? Dr. Updike, an Orange County orthodontist, answers a question commonly asked by patients…

3 years ago

Cavity Treatment During Braces

Dr. Updike advises to maintain your oral health when undergoing orthodontic treatment, but should a cavity appear, this is what…

3 years ago

Can I Still Wear Retainers if it’s Tight?

Many assume that once they get their braces off, they only need to wear retainers for a short period of…

3 years ago

Daily Habits to Improve Dental Health

Dr. Updike, an Irvine orthodontist, shares 5 daily habits to improve dental health whether you have braces or not! Oral…

3 years ago

How To Prepare Your Child For Braces Treatment

When your child learns that they will be getting braces, they may have many questions. Today Dr. Updike, an Irvine…

3 years ago