Smiles by Palmer Orthodontics Blog

Your oral health should never be taken lightly. It doesn’t matter if you have minor or severe health concerns. That’s why it’s important to choose the right professional when considering getting braces in Cannonsburg. You may think it’s just fine to visit your local general dentist. In reality, you should really be searching for an orthodontist that can provide the services you need and back you with expert knowledge in the alignment of your smile. Let’s compare a general dentist’s specialties to an orthodontist’s and see which is right for you.

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Whether you’re looking for someone to straighten your child’s teeth or it’s your own smile that could use a little realigning, you need an excellent South Hills of Pittsburgh orthodontist to do the job. There are many to choose from, so how can you be sure you’re making the right choice? Cartwright Orthodontics has some tips to help you decide.

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If you have a child with orthodontic problems (such as crooked teeth or a misaligned bite), you might be tempted to let them simply “grow out of it.” This is a choice many parents make in an attempt to “protect” their children from getting unnecessary orthodontic treatment. Unfortunately, this approach is somewhat misguided. It is actually very important for your child to get an orthodontic evaluation at 8 years old, as this can prevent them from needing more extensive treatments later in life. It may be more beneficial to have two parts or phases of treatment. Simply having your child only complete one phase may not give them the same results and may leave them with unattended problems that can cause more issues in the future. You can think of the phases as two parts of a whole; they both manage and correct any problems your child might have, ensuring them the smoothest experience possible. Dr. Gary Cartwright, your orthodontist in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, is going to tell you a little more about each of these phases, and why both of them are important. (more…)

The last thing anyone wants during the holidays is an empty table. Unfortunately, this is a reality for many families in South Pittsburgh who can’t cover their basic needs this time of year. In the spirit of the season, South Pittsburgh orthodontist, Dr. Gary Cartwright, and his team run a food drive every November and December to help local families. We’re happy to report that it was a resounding success, and want to share a little more about how our patients reached into their hearts to help the less fortunate in their community. (more…)

The holidays are filled with many things: family, lights, music, and most of all, food. Candies, pies, and sweets of all kinds seem to rain from the sky this time of the year, but many of them can be risky for a person with braces to eat. How can you, or your child, enjoy the holiday season without damaging your braces? Here are a few tips from your orthodontist in South Pittsburgh, Dr. Gary Cartwright. (more…)

Your child has many milestones to reach over the course of their life. Modern medical science has made it simple for you to track every stage of their development, like when they should be able to lift their head or roll over. Their teeth coming in is a big milestone. It means both you and your child have a new set of responsibilities. For you, the question is, “When should I take them to see the orthodontist in the South Hills of Pittsburgh?” Should you wait until all of their baby teeth fall out? Should you go as soon as their baby teeth come in? Dr. Gary Cartwright in the South Hills of Pittsburgh has the answers to all of these questions and more.
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October is National Orthodontic Health Month, and your team at Cartwright Orthodontics would like to take this opportunity to celebrate fall, holidays, and the benefits of orthodontic treatment. For over twenty years Dr. Gary Cartwright has been creating amazing smiles and optimum oral health. Your Pittsburgh orthodontist takes this opportunity to celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month!

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Your social media profile is awash with new pictures. The monthly office Happy Hour felt like a photoshoot at certain points because everyone was snapping pictures with their phones. Amid the crowd of happy faces, the only smile you notice is your own. This isn’t because you are particularly infatuated with yourself, but you’re noticing how crooked your teeth are. The perspective of seeing them in a photo really makes them stand out. You’d like to get them straightened, but you can’t imagine looking at picture after picture of yourself with a mouth full of braces. Aren’t they the most reliable solution though? Dr. Gary Cartwright, your orthodontist in Pittsburgh, wants you to know what your options are for braces. (more…)