Missing permanent teeth or premature loss of baby teeth is one reason why the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends an orthodontic consultation for children beginning at age 7. The upper lateral incisors, second premolars and third molars (wisdom teeth) are the teeth most likely to fail to develop or erupt. Heredity is considered a major factor when
School is out in most parts of the country and summer vacation will soon be here. Do you know what to do if you have an orthodontic emergency while you are out of town, on vacation, or away at camp? Here are some tips from Dr. Richard Boyd Orthodontics. Fortunately, most problems with your braces don’t qualify as
There are many ways you protect your teeth during your treatment with Dr Richard Boyd. You brush your teeth after meals and snacks, floss regularly, and protect your mouth and appliances from being damaged by watching foods you eat and wearing a mouth guard during contact sports . But did you know about fluoride to keep your teeth
Any day is a great day to flash a beautiful smile. You don’t have to be a movie star to have your teeth straightened before a special occasion in Columbia, SC. Everyone wants to look good for their prom, senior pictures, graduation, applying for a job or like Kathryn Heigl… getting married. That’s right! Kathryn Heigl never worried
At Dr. Richard E. Boyd Orthodontics we ask kids and adults in our practice with braces to avoid many of their favorite Easter candies that are hard, sticky, chewy, and high in sugar in order to protect their braces. Jellybeans are an Easter favorite and can raise havoc with brackets and wires. Here are three tips to make
Our world, both professional in the orthodontic practice of Dr. Richard Boyd and personal in our everyday lives is changing at lightning speed. It is an exciting age we live in and amazes us every day. If we are here today, where will we be one, two, or even ten years down the road? The amount of information
It is that time of year again…summer vacation. We know that we have posted this blog before but we also feel that it serves a valuable reminder regarding what to do for orthodontic emergencies when you are home or away. The video contains information all patients should know. Enjoy your summer. School is out in most parts of
Did you know that water is one of the most important factors of our daily diet and makes up 60% of your body weight? At Dr. Richard E. Boyd Orthodontics we understand that every organ in your body is dependent on water so it can flush out toxins and carry food to your body cells and thought
Summer is here in full force and half the year has already zoomed by. Our team at Dr. Richard E. Boyd Orthodontics researched some fun facts about our country’s most celebrated holiday which hallmarks our independence as a nation. Did you know the Fourth of July or Independence Day, has only been a federal holiday in the United
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