posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

The Valentine shopping list is traditional and simple: Flowers. Candy. But if your Valentine is in braces this year, suddenly your choices become more complicated. No need to worry! the Read more

posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

It’s only natural when you’re waiting for something good—you count down the weeks until your birthday, or until the summer holidays, or until your braces come off. But while your Read more

posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Press Pause If you are getting braces in the near future, it’s very important to see your regular dentist first. That way, any cavities or other dental problems can be treated Read more

posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Perhaps you are already planning for the years when your teenager will need orthodontic work. But hearing that your seven-year-old would benefit from orthodontic treatment? That might come as a Read more

posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

It’s useful to know some of the common problems that can arise when you get braces. Even if you take great care of your braces and teeth, you might not Read more

posted: Jan. 05, 2022.

posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

The weather out there might be frightful for most of us, but not for you! You’ve been waiting all year for a fresh coat of powder and all the outdoor Read more

posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

Why are New Year’s resolutions so often negative? A depressing reminder of things-you-should-be-doing-but aren’t. A new set of rules-that-must-be-obeyed. A nagging list of changes you should make right this very Read more

posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Bite problems are so common that most of us know someone who’s worn braces. So perhaps you’re already familiar with the terms “overbite” and “underbite”—but if you’ve been diagnosed with Read more

posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

After getting your braces, it is important to know how to take care of your teeth in order to ensure that your braces stay intact and do their job so Read more

posted: Dec. 07, 2021.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency orthodontic appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more

posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

The term malocclusion refers to misalignment of teeth. You may have been born with malocclusion, so your teeth simply grew in crooked, or the misalignment and crowding of your teeth Read more

posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At Nancy F. Shackleton, DMD, MS we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a Read more

posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after Read more

posted: Nov. 11, 2021.

posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

The average age of individuals who get braces is between nine and 14, although it is appropriate for younger children to visit Nancy F. Shackleton, DMD, MS for a consultation Read more