AcceleDent® helps you shorten time with braces!

December 25th, 2024

Dr. Melanie Parker and our team at Melanie Parker Orthodontics are excited to announce that we offer the AcceleDent System! AcceleDent, the first and only orthodontic micropulse device of its kind, can actually reduce the time you spend wearing braces, 38 to 50 percent faster than with traditional orthodontics alone. Orthopedic doctors have been using…
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Adults and Braces

December 18th, 2024

Nowadays, many adults are taking advantage of getting straighter teeth with braces. Dr. Melanie Parker and our team love to help patients create the dazzling, confident smile they’ve always wanted. Our adult patients usually fall into two categories: some had braces in the past but didn’t wear their retainers, while others are brand-new to wearing…
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Helpful Hygiene Tips for Patients Who Wear Braces

December 11th, 2024

Today, Dr. Melanie Parker and our team thought we would offer a few tips for our patients currently undergoing orthodontic treatment. For those of you wearing braces, it’s important to be even more dedicated to good oral hygiene than those not currently in treatment. After getting your braces, it is important to know how to…
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Your First Winter in Braces? Tips for a Warm and Wonderful Holiday

December 4th, 2024

If this is your first winter with braces, you might be wondering how to make the best of the holiday season. Dr. Melanie Parker and our team have some suggestions for happy and healthy holiday smiles. Treat Yourself Winter means tasty holiday treats, and just because you wear braces doesn’t mean you need to step…
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