As you know, good oral hygiene is critical to the success of every patient’s orthodontic treatment plan. That is why all of us at Gibbs Orthodontic Associates are excited about our participation in the Crest Oral-B OrthoEssentials oral hygiene program, which is designed to encourage excellent at-home care practices. OrthoEssentials gets young patients committed to oral hygiene by making the process fun and engaging while teaching them great techniques that lead to success.
Working with a simple 5-level oral hygiene rating system we discuss with patients at each visit how well they are doing and what they can do to continue their success.
Our goal is to help empower our patients to feel confident about their beautiful, healthy smiles by reinforcing great oral hygiene habits. We believe OrthoEssentials is the best way to accomplish that and the kit contains all the great tools needed to maintain your healthy smile throughout treatment and beyond!
If you have recently received our OrthoEssentials kit please let us know what you think by commenting below or on our Facebook page!
Your smile is totally unique, so the time you’ll need to spend undergoing orthodontic treatment will also be unique. Generally, orthodontic treatment will take about two years, and this is for good reason. During this time, your teeth will slowly move into their desired positions, leaving you with a great smile with as little discomfort as possible. Rushing treatment can result in a less than perfect smile with a greater chance of tooth movement after your treatment is complete. At 
Each February for the past 62 years, the American Dental Association (ADA) has sponsored National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. 
