posted: Dec. 09, 2025.

Thanks for asking! It really depends on the dental age of the patient rather than their chronological age. Usually a good time to have your child evaluated by an orthodontist Read more

posted: Dec. 02, 2025.

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more

posted: Nov. 25, 2025.

If it’s your first Thanksgiving dinner with braces, you might be a bit nervous. After all, broken brackets and wires can take the fun right out of feasting!  Thankfully, we can Read more

posted: Nov. 18, 2025.

Maybe you’ve known people with braces and aligners—maybe you’ve worn them yourself!—so if braces or aligners are in your teen’s future, you have some idea what to expect and when Read more

posted: Nov. 11, 2025.

Whether you’ve chosen traditional braces or invisible aligners, congratulations! You’ve taken the first step on your way to a beautiful, healthy smile. Of course, like every other journey, a good Read more

posted: Nov. 04, 2025.

It’s peak cold and flu season, a time to be especially conscious about your health. We have some suggestions to help you navigate this contagious time of year, with bonus Read more

posted: Oct. 28, 2025.

Halloween is a time to enjoy delicious candies you might avoid the rest of the year. Youngsters who get to dress up and ask for sweet treats out trick-or-treating cherish Read more

posted: Oct. 21, 2025.

Orthodontists do everything they can to save teeth, but sometimes, a tooth is so damaged by accident, injury, infection, or decay that extraction is the only option. Or perhaps your Read more

posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

A clean mouth is a happy mouth. And when the doctor and our staff see you have a clean mouth, we are happy too. Of course, all of this should Read more

posted: Oct. 07, 2025.

Now that October is upon us, the doctor and our team at Brittany L. Weaver Potts, D.D.S., M.S. wanted to send you a friendly reminder to schedule your orthodontic appointment Read more

posted: Sep. 30, 2025.

It’s not unusual for a patient to be unaware of the range of services that orthodontists can provide for their patients. Knowing which services the doctor and our team perform Read more

posted: Sep. 23, 2025.

Whenever we bite down, we’re applying force with our jaw muscles. Functional appliances direct these forces to create healthier tooth and jaw alignment. They’re used to help correct bite problems Read more

posted: Sep. 16, 2025.

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: Sep. 09, 2025.

Healthy teeth make you happy to share your smile with the world. But there’s more to your smile than its beauty! There’s a lot of hard work going on, too.  Teeth Read more

posted: Sep. 02, 2025.

The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still sunny and warm, let’s Read more

posted: Aug. 26, 2025.

If you’ve never been to an orthodontist before, you might be wary of what to expect during your first visit. Your dentist may have recommended an orthodontic appliance if it Read more