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Invisalign Teen®: What Parents Should Know

September 29th, 2021

Parents want the best for their teens and often ask us about the perks of Invisalign Teen clear aligners compared to traditional braces. Invisalign treatment is a style of braces that skips the usual metal and wires, and uses a clear, thermoplastic material to create removable aligners instead. Aligners are custom-made for each patient and…
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Is orthodontic treatment just for straightening teeth?

September 22nd, 2021

A lot of patients ask us why Dr. Vaughn Johnson and our team at Vaughn Johnson Orthodontics work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly-aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier as well? Straight teeth lead to…
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Tube Talk

September 15th, 2021

The topic is tubes. No, we’re not talking about TV shows, or sports socks, or British subway systems. We’re talking toothpaste! With so many options out there, which toothpaste should you be looking for to keep your teeth their cleanest and healthiest during orthodontic treatment? Fantastic Fluoride The last thing you want while you’re wearing…
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Permanent or Removable Retainers: Which is right for you?

September 8th, 2021

When the time comes for Dr. Vaughn Johnson to remove your braces, it is very exciting. Unfortunately, it can be somewhat confusing, too, because you are faced with choosing between two kinds of retainers. Should you go with permanent, removable, or a combination of the two? It is always wise to follow Vaughn Johnson Orthodontics…
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