The number one goal for your oral health is maintaining healthy teeth and gums. This means practicing diligent daily oral hygiene habits; specifically, brushing and flossing to remove plaque along with routine dental visits to remove tartar (hardened plaque), polish your teeth and have your gums checked. When you opt for orthodontics to straighten your teeth, your oral care becomes... read more »

Now that you have undergone orthodontic treatment and your teeth are finally aligned, you will want to make sure they don’t slip back into their previous positions. To prevent this from happening, retainers are used to anchor your teeth into place. Retainers are fashioned to fit your mouth with the correct alignment by taking a mold, or impression of your... read more »

Straightening your teeth with orthodontics can help you achieve a more healthy, aligned and attractive smile. With the upcoming holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, the month of December and New Year’s (to name a few), around the corner, your orthodontics treatment won’t take a holiday, so it’s up to you to remember why you are wearing braces. With proper care, you can... read more »

By now you are likely aware that keeping your teeth and gums free from tooth decay and gum disease should top your list of oral health priorities when it comes to maintaining your healthy smile. But did you know that a malocclusion is another common dental issue that often needs to be addressed? Your original occlusion is how your upper... read more »

Your smile is the first thing people notice when they see you. Crooked, crowded teeth or a misaligned bite can make you feel self-conscious no matter what your age. The good news is, with today’s advances in orthodontics, straighter teeth aren’t just for kids and teens anymore. Now more than ever adults are successfully straightening their teeth for a healthier,... read more »

Getting braces at a younger age has proved most effective in preventing dental problems in the future. Permanent teeth start to typically come in about the ages of six to eight, and because the bones are still growing, it’s best to evaluate their tooth alignment at a young age to determine what orthodontic treatment is needed at the time or... read more »

If you wear braces, you need to take good care of them. That means brushing and flossing your teeth and seeing your orthodontists for your regular appointments. It also means avoiding chewing on pens and pencils and not staying away from hard, tough or sticky foods that can cause damage to your dental work. But sometimes, even with the best... read more »

Your orthodontists, Dr. Vinh Huynh and Dr. Jamie Kim, strongly recommend keeping up with oral hygiene when you align your smile with Invisalign®. This is because oral hygiene can help you maintain a strong and healthy smile, can keep your appliance in tip-top shape and can help you prevent major dental issues. So, make sure to do everything you can... read more »

Do you want your child to have straight teeth? If so, our orthodontists - Dr. Vinh Huynh and Dr. Jamie Kim - are happy to help you. The straighter your child’s teeth are, the healthier their smile is. This is because there won’t be any hard-to-clean areas of the smile that harbor plaque and bacteria. To help your child have... read more »

Dr. Vinh Huynh and Dr. Jamie Kim and all of our caring staff at Orthodontics of  Atlanta want to take a moment to thank all of our patients who voted us the "Best of  Gwinnett 2017!" #LoveGwinnett We are so pleased to offer high-quality orthodontics for our patients of all ages in Norcross and Lawrenceville, Georgia, including the surrounding areas of Duluth, Johns Creek, Suwanee and greater Gwinnett... read more »