The Krieger Ortho Blog

Orthodontic news, tips and happenings to make you smile.

The 5 Best Foods For Braces

Orthodontic treatment is an important investment in your oral health, and something worth celebrating! If you’re planning on using braces to straighten your smile, you may be equal parts excited and nervous. Like any new adventure, braces will come with quite a few changes, some small and some large. For example, your smile will look […]

Orthodontic Care: No Referral Necessary

It seems as though referrals are needed for almost every healthcare service out there these days, so if you’ve recently been considering an orthodontic visit for your child, you may be wondering if you’ll need a referral from their dentist first. Fortunately, dental referrals aren’t necessary on most dental insurance plans, and most orthodontists don’t […]

ABC’s Of Braces: All You Need To Know Before Starting Treatment

Modern orthodontics has seen a number of innovative new technologies in recent years, but traditional braces are still one of the best tools we have for creating straighter, healthier smiles for patients of all ages. Today’s braces are a far cry from earlier versions and designed to be more durable, affordable, and comfortable than ever […]

Survival Guide: Invisalign

If you’re getting ready to start treatment with Invisalign clear aligner therapy, you’re probably excited about embarking on an adventure towards a straighter, healthier smile.  It’s also completely normal to feel a little unsure such a big commitment, especially if you don’t know much about Invisalign. Here at Krieger Orthodontics, we want you to be […]

Top Tips To Keep Your Smile In Shape in 2019

A new year is a perfect excuse to focus on YOU. Many people use resolutions as a way to work towards better health, but even if you aren’t a fan of them, you can take advantage of the excitement that each January brings! While it’s popular to focus on losing weight or becoming more fit […]

What Is a Water Flosser And How Does It Work?

Whether you’re a new or experienced orthodontic patient with Krieger Orthodontics, chances are good that you’re already aware of how important it is for you to maintain a good dental hygiene routine while you’re in braces. The brackets, wires, and bands can trap food particles, making it easier for bacteria and plaque to get a […]

The History Of Braces

In the last several years, orthodontics have gone pretty high-tech. Technology like digital imaging, 3D oral scanners, and computer modeling are frequently combined with multiple treatment options to give patients a more rewarding orthodontic experience and more successful results. With such cutting-edge industry practices, you may think of orthodontics as a thoroughly modern affair, but […]

What Is TMD And How Can Orthodontics Treat It?

When something is off with the alignment of your jaw, it’s hard to ignore. It can lead to a whole host of complaints, from headaches to neck pain to ringing ears. One of the most common causes of problems with the jaw and the facial muscles is a temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD. We use […]

Permanent vs. Removable Retainers

As you near the end of your orthodontic treatment, whether you are waiting for your braces to come off or to pop in your last Invisalign aligner, you deserve to celebrate finishing the most difficult part of the process and show off the beautiful results. Here at Krieger Orthodontics, we know all the hard work, […]

How Long Will I Be In Braces

Getting a perfect smile by braces is a decision that needs careful consideration. The most common question asked at Krieger Orthodontics is: “How long do braces take?” The answer is: it depends. The process can be complicated, depending on how much correction you need to get the results you want to see. For someone with […]