Step-by-Step Guide to Perfect Brushing and Flossing Techniques

Maintaining exceptional oral hygiene can be complex for children and teenagers, but it’s especially difficult for those with braces. To teach your children how to care for their teeth, we’ve created step-by-step guides on brushing and flossing techniques for optimal oral health. At Boley Braces, we serve children and teenagers in Cincinnati and Harrison, OH,…

How Crooked Teeth Lead to Painful Gums: Oral Health and Orthodontics

Updated: March 4th, 2025 You might think it’s just an aesthetic concern, but did you know that misaligned teeth can lead to painful gums and a host of oral health issues? While many people may associate gum pain with gum disease or poor oral hygiene, the alignment of your teeth plays a crucial role in…

Braces for Underbite Correction: Orthodontic Treatment Options

An underbite is a common form of tooth misalignment caused by numerous factors, some genetic and out of your control and some controllable. This misalignment is typically characterized by lower teeth and jaw that are further in front of the upper teeth. The complications of underbite depend on the degree of the misalignment. They could…

How Misaligned Teeth Can Disrupt Your Digestive System

The source of a whiter and brighter smile and healthy teeth helps us chew our food in order to move it on to the next stage. They also act as a temperature gauge to ensure food is at the proper temperature before we try to swallow it. Bad teeth can slow down digestion. Boley Braces…

Stop Teeth Grinding: Tips for Better Oral Health

Teeth grinding or clenching, sometimes called bruxism, is a dental condition common in children and usually happens while they are asleep or stressed. This usually fades in adulthood when teeth fully develop, but in some cases, it persists even in adulthood. Long-term consequences of bruxism include jaw pain, tooth sensitivity, gum recession, and Temporomandibular Joint…