Welcome to the blog at Joosse Family Orthodontics

This is your go-to resource for all things orthodontics. Here at Joosse Family Orthodontics, our blog brings you:

Educational blogs about braces, aligners, retainers, and orthodontic care
Updates about our practice, community events, and news
Patient stories, FAQs, and useful tips to support your treatment journey

Stay informed, get inspired, and learn more about how we help smiles shine brighter. Be sure to check back regularly for new posts!

Common Retainer Problems
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Common Retainer Problems

Dr. Joosse2024-06-17T14:39:44-04:00November 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: Joosse Family Orthodontics, retention|

Orthodontic retainers are an essential part of maintaining the alignment of your teeth after braces or other orthodontic treatments. However, [...]

Celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month This October
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Celebrate National Orthodontic Health Month This October

Dr. Joosse2024-06-17T14:41:16-04:00October 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: Joosse Family Orthodontics, national orthodontic health month|

October is an especially exciting month for kids who enjoy delicious Halloween candy and treats. For orthodontists, October brings National [...]

Celebrating Joosse Family Orthodontics’ 5-Year Anniversary
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Celebrating Joosse Family Orthodontics’ 5-Year Anniversary

Dr. Joosse2024-06-17T14:43:30-04:00September 12th, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: 5-year anniversary, anniversary, board certified orthodontist, Dr. Joosse, JFO, Joosse Family Orthodontics, orthodontics|

Joosse Family Orthodontics is excited to celebrate its 5-year anniversary! We are so thankful to be able to celebrate such [...]

Flossing With Braces
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Flossing With Braces

Dr. Joosse2024-06-17T14:46:48-04:00September 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: Floss|

Flossing is an important part of oral hygiene, and it's especially important for people with braces. Braces can make it [...]

Ask Us About LightForce Braces
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Ask Us About LightForce Braces

Dr. Joosse2024-06-17T14:49:15-04:00August 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: Joosse Family Orthodontics, LightForce Braces|

Joosse Family Orthodontics strives to stay up to date on the latest orthodontic technology to provide our patients with the [...]

Transitioning To The Retention Phase
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Transitioning To The Retention Phase

Dr. Joosse2024-06-17T14:52:43-04:00July 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Orthodontics|Tags: Joosse Family Orthodontics, retention|

Congratulations on completing your orthodontic treatment! Now that your braces or aligners are off, it’s time to transition into the [...]

Coastal Virginia Magazine 2023 “Best Orthodontic Practice”
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Coastal Virginia Magazine 2023 “Best Orthodontic Practice”

Dr. Joosse2026-01-22T09:03:48-05:00June 26th, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: Coastal Virginia Magazine, Joosse Family Orthodontics|

We are thrilled to announce Joosse Family Orthodontics has been honored with the Coastal Virginia Magazine “Best of 2023” Gold Peninsula [...]

Toothpaste: History, Ingredients and Purpose
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Toothpaste: History, Ingredients and Purpose

Dr. Joosse2024-06-17T15:15:25-04:00June 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: Joosse Family Orthodontics, Toothpaste|

Have you ever actually thought about toothpaste? Where does it come from? What’s in it? Why do we need to [...]

Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing
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Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing

Dr. Joosse2024-06-17T15:20:50-04:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: Joosse Family Orthodontics, Sleep-disordered breathing|

The American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics recommends orthodontists make screening for sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) a routine part of [...]

What Is A Crossbite?
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What Is A Crossbite?

Dr. Joosse2024-06-17T15:24:56-04:00April 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Invisalign, Orthodontics|Tags: Crossbite, Joosse Family Orthodontics|

A crossbite is a type of malocclusion, or bite misalignment, where upper teeth fit inside of the lower teeth. This [...]