Braceland Orthodontists Blog

Braceland Orthodontists is comprised of a team of skilled, experienced professionals dedicated to providing first-rate orthodontic treatment in a safe and state-of-the-art environment. Aside from applying the latest orthodontic treatments and techniques, our staff stays up-to-date with different aspects of advanced patient care, including CPR certification.

Thumb and finger sucking habits are a perfectly natural way for babies and toddlers to soothe themselves. However, as a child grows there comes a point when this comforting habit can cause more harm than good.

It’s never too late to begin orthodontic treatment. But when it comes to your child’s teeth, earlier is better than later. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an initial screening at age 7 to determine if early orthodontic treatment is right for your child. In most cases, if orthodontic work is needed our orthodontist will simply monitor your child’s growth patterns until the best time for treatment is determined.

Braceland Orthodontists loves the holiday season. As part of this wonderful time of year, one of the traditions our staff partakes in is an annual toy drive held in our North Scarborough office.

At Braceland Orthodontists, it’s our mission to offer efficient and effective services that help our patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles.

When you finish your orthodontic treatment, you are excited to be free of the appliances you’ve had to put up with—brackets, wires, aligners, and so on. However, while it is certainly important to revel in the freedom of your new smile, equally important is taking the necessary action to retain it. And that comes down to one word — retainers.

Most people don’t associate teeth with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD). However, a 2012 study revealed that many children who are diagnosed with ADHD don’t really have the condition. Rather, their behavioral problems are actually due to sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD), such as sleep apnea.

Braces can make maintaining thorough oral hygiene difficult. However, there are some best practices and special tools you can use to make your oral hygiene routine easy and efficient!

We all want a healthy, beautiful smile, but dental care goes beyond just helping teeth look good. At Braceland Orthodontists, we're proud to provide expert, high-quality orthodontic treatment to patients of all ages throughout the North Scarborough area. We believe everyone deserves a smile they feel proud of, and our trusted orthodontist Dr. Stanley Markin and his highly trained staff work with you to customize a comprehensive treatment plan that meets the needs of your lifestyle.

Periodontal disease—more commonly known as gum disease—ranges from simple gum inflammation to serious disease symptoms that result in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth.

As your local North Scarborough orthodontics team, we believe maintaining your child's dental health from an early age will lead to health benefits that last throughout adulthood.

Sometimes temporary mouth dryness can be brought on by dehydration, stress, or a normal reduction in saliva flow at night. However, if your dry mouth persists long past the norm, you may have a chronic condition known as xerostomia.

We all know that a healthy, balanced diet is critical to overall health; but did you know that diet has a huge impact on teeth? You may not realize it, but certain foods can contribute to developing tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease, while others can reinforce the integrity of your teeth and help you maintain a beautiful, healthy smile.

At Braceland Orthodontists, we work hard to provide high-quality orthodontic care to families across the North Scarborough area. Our orthodontist, Dr. Markin, and his highly-trained staff want to make every patient feel at home in our offices.

In order to keep up with the latest, safest techniques in patient care, on March 3, 2017 the skilled North Scarborough team at Braceland Orthodontists underwent a refresher course in CPR training and best practices.

This Year Braceland Orthodontists Held Its 20th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Thanks To The Generosity Of The Community, It Was A Big Success. Learn More Today!

At Braceland Orthodontists we care about the health and well-being of our patients. As such, in addition to always keeping up with the latest orthodontic treatments and technologies, our North Scarborough staff frequently works to better other aspects of our patient care techniques and health acumen.