posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

Your smile is just about perfect. There’s just that one tooth that’s out of place. So, do you really need to see an orthodontist? Absolutely! Why? There are several good reasons. First, Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

Brackets and wires, clear aligners, lingual braces, regular brackets, self-ligating braces, elastics, spacers—you and your orthodontist have had to narrow down a lot of choices to discover the best treatment Read more

posted: Oct. 04, 2022.

Now that October is upon us, the doctor and our team at Fredericksburg Dental Artists wanted to send you a friendly reminder to schedule your orthodontic appointment prior to the Read more

posted: Sep. 27, 2022.

This is one of the most common questions that is asked at Fredericksburg Dental Artists and, unfortunately, it does not have a simple answer. Just as every patient we see Read more

posted: Sep. 20, 2022.

You’ve worked hard for your attractive, healthy smile, and now you’re making sure it stays attractive and healthy by wearing your retainer. Since wearing a retainer is usually a matter Read more

posted: Sep. 13, 2022.

Parents usually have numerous questions about orthodontic treatment for their children. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, orthodontic treatment for children should start at around seven years of age. Read more

posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team Read more

posted: Aug. 30, 2022.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more

posted: Aug. 23, 2022.

Perhaps you’ve heard from parents or older relatives what braces used to be like years ago—obvious, uncomfortable, hard to clean, and with inevitable tooth extractions to start off the whole Read more

posted: Aug. 16, 2022.

If you’ve visited Fredericksburg Dental Artists, then there’s a good chance you’re looking to perfect your smile by straightening your teeth with braces. At some point during your treatment, you Read more

posted: Aug. 09, 2022.

Orthodontic technology changes and improves all the time. Today’s braces are lighter, smaller, and more efficient than those of past years. Wires are thinner and more flexible. Even brackets come Read more

posted: Aug. 02, 2022.

Now that many of the schools in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia are back in session, the doctor would like to remind all of our patients about the importance of scheduling appointments in Read more

posted: Jul. 26, 2022.

Did you know that even in ancient times, people wanted to improve the look and function of their smiles? Fredericksburg Dental Artists thinks of modern orthodontic appliances as sleek, efficient Read more

posted: Jul. 19, 2022.

If the doctor and our team recommend a Hawley retainer to complete your orthodontic treatment, you’re getting a classic. This retainer, invented by Dr. Charles Hawley, has been in use Read more

posted: Jul. 12, 2022.

Perhaps you feel your teeth are not perfectly straight, or you think your bite could be adjusted. It’s quite possible that braces and other orthodontic treatments might be the right Read more

posted: Jul. 05, 2022.

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read more