Growing Smiles Growing Into a Smile: What the Childhood Years Make Possible
Dr. Bas Wafelbakker’s grandfather was a dentist. In his day, and for much of the last century, the standard answer to a crowded mouth was
Author: Mary Sekavec
Thankful Smiles Worth Celebrating: The Milestones of a Kid’s Braces Journey
Every kid who starts treatment at Wafelbakker Anderson Orthodontics gets a photo on the first day. Sign in hand, brand-new brackets, a grin that is
The Retainer Years: What Happens After the Braces Come Off
Debond day has a sound to it. The instrument clicks, the bracket lets go, and a patient who has spent two years running a tongue
The 90-Second Sort: A Braces-Friendly Guide to the Halloween Haul
Every family with braces in the house knows the moment. The doorbell has stopped ringing, the costume is half off, and a pillowcase gets upended
Why Age 7 Is the Magic Number: A Parent’s Guide to Your Child’s First Orthodontic Visit
If you’ve ever looked at your seven-year-old’s grin — a mix of baby teeth, brand-new adult teeth, and a few wide-open gaps — and wondered
Back-to-School With Braces: A Parent’s Survival Guide to a Smooth, Smiley School Year
New backpack? Check. Fresh box of pencils? Check. A game plan for keeping those braces happy through a busy school year? That’s where we come
The Orthodontic Care Habits That Keep Your Smile on Track All Year
Every patient who walks into one of our offices — whether in Hollister, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, or Walnut Creek — starts treatment with the same
Starting the School Year with a Smile: What Every Braces Patient Should Know
Back-to-school season is one of the busiest times of year for families — and for our teams at Wafelbakker Anderson Orthodontics. Whether your child is
Braces-Friendly Summer Fun: Treats, Travel, and Smiles That Last All Season
July is built for fun — fireworks, cookouts, road trips, and plenty of ice cream. (It is National Ice Cream Month, after all.) Having braces
Make the Most of Summer Break: A Smart Time to Start Orthodontic Treatment
School is out, the calendar finally has some breathing room, and the days are long and easy. For families thinking about straighter smiles, that combination