Dr. Normand Bach's Ortho Blog | Tips & Tricks from Your Orthodontist

You may not see the connection between the two, but there definitely is one! This article is for anyone thinking about getting a tongue or lip piercing. If you’ve already done it, you may find some useful information here regarding your oral health! Understanding the risks Piercing entails introducing a foreign body—usually metallic—into the skin […]

Would you trust your general practitioner to perform open heart surgery? The answer is obvious! The vast majority of people visit their family doctor frequently and know how to tell the difference between a general practitioner and a specialist. However, we don’t always know how to choose between a general practitioner and a specialist in […]

Wearing braces or orthodontic appliances is very common these days. We all know someone, whether a friend or a family member, who has had them. But even though it’s a widespread practice that’s well- known to all, there’s still some false information going around about it. In this article, we’re going to bust some of […]

During the first few years of their life, children don’t all develop at the same speed. The first words and first steps may come much sooner or much later than expected. So the question of the first orthodontist visit is a little tricky: if children all grow at their own rate, how do you determine […]

The benefits of orthodontic treatment are well-established. So if you experience some discomfort when you first have your braces put on, just remind yourself that it’s only temporary and that it’s all worth it in the end. What’s more, there are a number of little tricks you can use to minimize your discomfort! Here are […]

As an adult, one can expect to assume any number of expenses totaling in the thousands of dollars: a car, household appliances and renovations, just to name a few. Some of us have to add orthodontic treatments for ourselves or our children to the list. In this particular case, the sums of money required may […]