Peak Dental Specialists

Does Your Valentine Wear Braces?
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

The Valentine shopping list is traditional and simple: Flowers. Candy. But if your Valentine is in braces this year, suddenly your choices become more complicated. No need to worry! the Read more
My mouth is dry. What can I do?
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read more
Emergency Care for Orthodontics
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

It’s vital to understand the difference between an orthodontic emergency and minor orthodontic issues. Minor issues can be handled the next day, or at your next scheduled appointment. When a Read more
How Long Will I Wear My Braces?
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

How long? Well, a beautiful smile is both science and art—proper teeth and jaw alignment united with aesthetically pleasing results. Orthodontists achieve both these outcomes with a careful analysis of Read more
Why Am I Getting Cavities?
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Now that you’re in orthodontic treatment, you’re probably spending more time taking care of your teeth than ever before. So, why did your dentist find a cavity at your last Read more
New Year’s Resolutions—Counting Down to a Beautiful Smile
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Traditionally, January is a great time to choose some bad habits you’d like to lose, and some good habits you’d like to develop. If one of your goals this year Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
The Best Brush of the Day
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Imagine that you’re only going to brush your teeth once tomorrow. Don’t worry, we know you would never skimp on your dental hygiene like that, but let’s just pretend for Read more
The Importance of Orthodontic Treatment at a Young Age
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

When you think of orthodontic treatment, you may automatically assume that it only relates to older children and teens with alignment and spacing issues. But this isn’t the case: Orthodontic Read more
Your First Winter in Braces? Tips for a Warm and Wonderful Holiday
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

If this is your first winter with braces, you might be wondering how to make the best of the holiday season. the doctor and our team have some suggestions for Read more
Best Ways to Prevent Bad Breath
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

Nobody likes bad breath, and although it can sometimes be difficult to tell if you have it, it is always better to practice good oral health than risk having a Read more
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Peak Dental Specialists we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter Read more
Bracketology
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Analyzing strong points, looking for potential problems, making comparisons—it’s bracketology time! Nope, not basketball (although we hear they have something similar), but a brief analysis of your orthodontic options when Read more
Color Combinations of Elastics for the Holidays
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

There's something special about customizing the elastics on your braces to fit your unique personality. Once you embrace your braces (no pun intended) you'll realize how many color options and Read more
What is a palatal expander?
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

If the doctor and our team at Peak Dental Specialists have recommended a palatal expander, you might be wondering what it is and how it will help you. A palatal Read more
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more