Oyster Orthodontics Blog

A Spa Day for Your Pearly Whites

Give your teeth the spa day they deserve! Your teeth work hard every day to help you to eat and do many other things. All that hard work definitely deserves some TLC. Your skin isn’t the only thing that deserves a spa day! Next time you go to the store, take a stroll down the dental aisle and treat your teeth to some fun tooth products. Read on to see which products from Dr. James

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It’s So Important to Pay Attention to Your Oral Health While Pregnant – Here’s Why

It is so important to take great care of your body during pregnancy to help you and your baby stay healthy. A lot about your body and health changes during pregnancy, and there are often a lot of things to keep in mind. Pregnancy does not automatically damage your teeth. However, pregnancy can lead to dental problems in some women, potentially resulting in gum disease and increased risk of tooth decay. Your increased hormones during

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Donaghey Orthodontics Welcomes Dr. Steven Oliver

To Our Donaghey Orthodontics Family, As we prepare for our next chapter of growth, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Steven Oliver as an associate to our orthodontic practice this summer. Dr. Steven Oliver joins Donaghey Orthodontics after serving several years as a general dentist in the U.S. Air Force and receiving his specialty orthodontics training at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, recognized as one of our specialty’s most outstanding graduate programs. Steven, his

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Oyster Orthodontics Welcomes Dr. Steven Oliver

To Our Oyster Orthodontics Family, As we prepare for our next chapter of growth, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Steven Oliver as an associate to our orthodontic practice this summer. Dr. Steven Oliver joins Oyster Orthodontics after serving several years as a general dentist in the U.S. Air Force and receiving his specialty orthodontics training at The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, recognized as one of our specialty’s most outstanding graduate programs.

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Some Ways to Help Overcome Dentophobia

Did you know that an estimated nearly seventy five percent of adults in the United States experience some amount of fear with regards to visiting a dentist? Thus, if you fear going to the dentist, know you’re not alone. About five to ten percent of those people have a strong enough fear to be considered sufferers of dentophobia. Luckily, you can ease your dental experience by finding ways to cope with your fear. Keep reading

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Could This Be Causing Your Canker Sores?

While canker sores are not a serious issue, they can be rather irritating! They are small ulcers that can pop up in your mouth and on the inside of your lips and take days to heal. Fortunately, they can be easily prevented. You just have to figure out what triggers them for you! Below is some advice from Dr. James Donaghey at Oyster Orthodontics about what causes canker sores and how to prevent them. Well,

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