Resources
Educational articles, tips, and orthodontic insights


Is There a Special Football or Baseball Mouthpiece for Boys Wearing Braces?
If your son has braces and plays football, you are probably wondering whether there is a special football mouthpiece he can wear to protect his teeth, gums, and mouth. The good news is there are a wide variety of football


Raleigh Orthodontist That Assists Special Needs Children and Adults
Special needs children and adults often take medication or follow special diets that can hurt their oral health. Many of them also find it challenging to maintain healthy oral habits at home, making them susceptible to various oral diseases. For


Raleigh Orthodontist That Offers Month by Month Financing
Since Gladwell Orthodontics firmly believes nothing should stand between a patient and a healthy smile, we offer month to month financing. With month to month financing, you’ll be able to fit orthodontic care into your budget and avoid the burden


Raleigh Orthodontist That Has Friday Office Hours (Open Fridays)
Believe it or not, many orthodontists in the Raleigh area are closed on Fridays or only open for a few hours on Friday morning. Here at Gladwell Orthodontics, we know that our patients lead busy lives and are committed to


Celebrities Who Have Had Invisalign
Invisalign has made it possible for teens and adults to straighten their teeth and achieve beautiful smiles in a discreet manner. Believe it or not, even celebrities have jumped on the Invisalign bandwagon and used this cutting-edge technology to boost


Best Ways to Get Food Out of Your Braces
If you’re an orthodontic patient, you may be annoyed with the food that gets caught in your wires and brackets. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to remove small food particles and keep your braces clean. Here at Gladwell Orthodontics,


Will My Invisalign Get Stained?
Invisalign is an excellent option for anyone who would like to take a discreet approach to straightening their teeth. If you are interested in achieving the smile you’ve always dreamed of without making it obvious that you are undergoing orthodontic


How to Tell if You Have Impacted Canines
Wisdom teeth are the most likely ones in your mouth to become impacted and, therefore, require removal. Perhaps that’s why we’re not as well aware of the possibility that your canines can also become impacted and require attention from a


The Raleigh Orthodontist Makes or Breaks the Experience
It is commonly said that people hate going to the dentist or orthodontist. Having some strange person’s fingers in your mouth, pushing, pulling, and poking can be very uncomfortable and sometimes even hurt. There are horror stories too when it


The Struggles of Braces
With all the orthodontist appointments, loose wires, rubber bands, talking problems, and foods to avoid, there are countless struggles that only people with braces understand. First and foremost is the orthodontist themselves. Depending on where you go, it can make


What It’s Like to Have Braces in Middle School
As an elementary student, everyone looked up to the middle-schoolers. They were in a new school, had their own bus, and the best playground. The elementary kids wanted to be just like then, especially when it came to looks. All


Raleigh Middle Schools and High Schools Sponsored by Gladwell Orthodontics
Over the last decade, Gladwell Orthodontics has built a very strong relationship with local middle schools and high schools. With Raleigh and Wake Forest being two of the fastest growing cities in not only North Carolina but the entire United



