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For many children, braces are a big part of growing up. While few children enjoy having them, the advantages of getting braces are often very obvious, especially later on in life. American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) has found that braces help align teeth that are too far apart, too close, or too crooked. They can […]

More than just a nuisance during the day, poor sleep can be severely detrimental to your health. Sleeping well helps you look, feel and perform your best, and when you don’t get enough quality sleep, you are putting yourself at risk. For approximately 25 million adults in the U.S., poor sleep is caused by sleep […]

Daily dental health routines are often shorter than they should be, with tasks like flossing left out because people find it annoying. Something you might not realize is that the order in which you brush and floss is flexible. You actually don’t have to do them in a particular order as long as you do […]

The orthodontic practice of Birth, Stewart, and Fletcher is one of the top ortho health providers in the greater Dallas – Fort Worth area, and they are proud to serve the families in our community. For over 30 years Drs. Sheila Birth, Charles Stewart, and Cristi Fletcher have been privileged to provide orthodontic services to […]

Recently, I received a Facebook message regarding jaw clicking. The question was – when does jaw clicking require orthodontics, how it can be helped, and if it potentially leads to surgery for the TMJ joints (jaw joints). This is also known as the Temporomandibular Joint. TMJ joints are the most complicated and overworked joints in […]

You know your teeth are important, keeping a white smile and a healthy mouth are extremely important to a confident smile and pearly white teeth. But there are other positive benefits to keeping your mouth squeaky clean. Not only does it keep your teeth clean, keep you from any painful and expensive dental work and […]

Often I am surprised that people don’t realize that orthodontic treatment can in many cases prevent surgery. This is the start of a series of blogs that touch on topics discussed in my recently published book, “The Orthodontic Cure”. It was actually a best seller on Amazon the first week of its release! I will […]

Many people have heard of periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, however they do not know the exact cause or how to treat it. Most adults in the United States will have some form of periodontal disease in their lifetime. Keep reading to find out exactly what periodontal disease is and how you can […]

February is African-American History Month, in earlier years, this celebration was known as Black History Month and is an annual observance in the United States. The precursor to Black History Month was created in the early 1920’s in the United States when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life […]

“The Orthodontic Cure” by Dr. Sheila Birth Click here to buy the book! Not only is Dr. Birth a leading orthodontist in the North Texas area, she is also a published author. Dr. Birth’s book is titled “The Orthodontic Cure” and it was a best seller on Amazon the first week it went live. In […]