posted: Jul. 23, 2024.

We hear this question a lot at Nancy F. Shackleton, DMD, MS, and we don’t mind when patients who are eager to complete their orthodontic treatment ask us. After all, Read more

posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

“Yes,” you’re thinking, “I shouldn’t be chewing sugary, sticky gum while I’m wearing my braces.” Or perhaps, “I should check with my orthodontist to see if this sugar-free gum is Read more

posted: Jul. 09, 2024.

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: Jul. 02, 2024.

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read more

posted: Jun. 25, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Nancy F. Shackleton, DMD, MS know that for some of our patients wearing braces, it can be difficult to weave through those wires and Read more

posted: Jun. 18, 2024.

A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients Read more

posted: Jun. 11, 2024.

Having braces can be frustrating when you have to be cautious about eating certain foods or having to avoid them altogether. Making sure your braces don’t bend or break is Read more

posted: Jun. 04, 2024.

If you are wearing braces and are planning a vacation, our team at Nancy F. Shackleton, DMD, MS would suggest that you be prepared. We put together a list of Read more

posted: May 28, 2024.

It’s vital to understand the difference between an orthodontic emergency and minor orthodontic issues. Minor issues can be handled the next day, or at your next scheduled appointment. When a Read more

posted: May 21, 2024.

Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read more

posted: May 14, 2024.

Breakfast is called the most important meal of the day for many reasons. Children need to refuel after a long night’s sleep, and studies suggest that school kids who eat Read more

posted: May 07, 2024.

Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read more

posted: Apr. 30, 2024.

Wearing braces during your treatment at Nancy F. Shackleton, DMD, MS presents some unique challenges in the types of food you can safely eat. The wrong items can be difficult Read more

posted: Apr. 23, 2024.

The dental procedures that focus on the correction of alignment and bite are known as orthodontic care. With the aid of braces, aligners, retainers, brackets, and similar appliances, orthodontic treatment Read more

posted: Apr. 16, 2024.

One of the most common reasons for getting braces is because there’s just not enough room for all your teeth to fit next to each other evenly. The result is Read more

posted: Apr. 09, 2024.

At Nancy F. Shackleton, DMD, MS, there are a few things we want to remind you of when you're on vacation, so that a day with friends and family won’t Read more