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The holidays are just around the corner, and we know many of our patients are looking forward to some well-deserved time spent reconnecting with loved ones, relaxing, and enjoying some of their favorite treats of the season. Unfortunately though, many of the foods and sweets we love around the holidays can do a number on teeth. With that in mind, here are some simple tips to help keep your smile shining bright for the holidays.

Going to school with braces can be a breeze. Dr. Roy Gonzalez and his wonderful team have some tips to ease your way into the school year that will help you adjust easily with your braces.

We're seeing more and more advertisements and commercials for mobile orthodontics: orthodontic treatment administered from a van, truck, or even over the Internet. At first, it may seem convenient, but mobile orthodontic treatment often has hidden risks.

DIY or at-home braces are not safe and often ineffective. Getting braces doesn’t have to be painful, Call Dr. Roy Gonzalez for more information!

When undergoing braces treatment from your orthodontist, it’s important to practice proper braces care to receive the best possible treatment outcome. Besides attention to detail while brushing and flossing, it’s also very important to bypass certain foods with braces, in order to avoid potentially damaging your teeth or braces. Continue reading to learn about some foods to avoid and why.

There’s nothing like a white smile to increase your confidence; after all, your smile is often one of the first things others notice about you. Knowing this, it’s no wonder why teeth whitening treatments are so popular. Whether you often try to hide your smile due to yellow teeth, or just want to make things a bit brighter, using an at-home teeth whitening kit may work, but there are some important things to consider when doing so. Let’s take a look at some common myths related to teeth whitening.

At the office of Dr. Roy Gonzalez, Jr., we're proud to help patients throughout the greater San Antonio, TX area achieve beautiful new smiles through comprehensive orthodontic treatment. We offer a wide range of treatment options for our patients, including a variety of different types of braces and alternative treatments like Invisalign. But if you're considering straightening your smile with Invisalign, you may be wondering: should I get Invisalign from a dentist or an orthodontist? As your San Antonio orthodontist, we'd like to shed a little light on this topic.

Dr. Gonzalez and his orthodontic team specialize in a variety of treatments. These include braces and Invisalign for children and adults to create gorgeous smiles for our patients in San Antonio.

Many people are confused over what the difference is between an orthodontist and a dentist because after all, both of these oral health care professionals help patients improve their smiles. Dr. Gonzalez is board certified and a member of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics (less than 10% of all orthodontists are Board Certified). He is also a board member of the Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Team at Methodist Hospital and Children's Hospital of San Antonio (Santa Rosa). He is the only orthodontist in San Antonio that has been granted privileges in both hospitals.

When considering orthodontic care, many patients take their appearance into consideration, thinking about how they may look in public or among their peers when wearing an orthodontic appliance. As a result, orthodontic treatment with traditional metal braces or clear braces may not be a great match for patients that may be self-conscious about their appearance with traditional braces.

Whether you’re wearing metal braces, clear braces, or ceramic braces, it’s important to keep dental sports safety in mind when school begins. Dr. Roy Gonzalez is the San Antonio orthodontist who can answer any of your questions about orthodontic care and stay active. Just because you are in the middle of orthodontic treatment doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. It does mean you might want to make choices that keep your braces in mind as you get active.

While braces and the other forms of orthodontic treatment are available to patients of all ages, the best time to start treatment depends on the problem and the patient's growth and development. A patient's development can vary widely among children the same age. It's also worth noting that getting braces on requires multiple appointments, we suggest summer-time the best time to get started. This way they won't be missing school and they can get used to their new appliances before school starts! If extractions are needed it's easier on the patients when they don't have to rush back to school and have time to heal.

At the office of Dr. Roy Gonzalez, our craft is creating healthy, beautiful smiles through professional orthodontic treatment. A straight new smile can make a drastic difference in one’s health and self-esteem. Many people seek out orthodontics to transform their own smile. Unfortunately, there are some new programs emerging that claim to help straighten teeth for a fraction of the cost of traditional orthodontics, but with significant more risk. Patients that are drawn in by these programs often get treatment without any knowledge of these risks until it’s too late.

Many people may choose to begin a healthier lifestyle by eating better or going to the gym. But improving your oral health is often underestimated. Taking care of your teeth and maintaining good oral health helps to keep the rest of your body healthy too. It reduces the risk of dental infection or gum inflammation and gingivitis, which has been linked to heart disease and many other health problems. If you’re not sure what your New Year’s resolution should be, consider some of these resolutions for taking care of your smile.

At the office of Dr. Roy Gonzalez, we've been providing orthodontic care to the community of San Antonio for two generations. We've seen a lot of trends come and go during our time in San Antonio, but now, there's a trend that really scares us: DIY braces. Some teens have been using at-home materials to try to move their teeth on their own, without the help of a trained orthodontist. While it may sound harmless or even cute, the truth behind DIY braces is that this is not the case.

Welcome to the blog of Dr. Roy Gonzalez Jr.! We're very excited to be starting this blog, and we'll be using it as an outlet to posts updates about our practice, information on orthodontic and oral health, and tips for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful. We are proud to serve San Antonio and the surrounding areas with expert orthodontic treatment, and we hope to see you back at this blog regularly for information on all things orthodontic.

At our office, our patients are our first priority, and we're always here to speak with you about your needs, questions, or concerns. Feel free to call us at (210) 344-9295 with any questions you may have about our treatments or our practice, or if you'd like to come in for a visit, just reach out to us at our contact page to schedule an appointment at our San Antonio office. We cannot wait to speak with you, and we hope to see you back at this blog for more tips and information on orthodontic health!

October is National Orthodontic Health Month, the perfect time of year for the American Association of Orthodontists to set the record straight on seven common myths about orthodontic treatment.

When looking for an orthodontist for you and your family, you want to find a practice that makes you feel comfortable and provides you with personalized care. The process of finding a good orthodontist is not always easy, which is why we have put together this guide on steps will help you vet doctors and practices that you find to ensure that they are a good match for you.