At Jaffe Orthodontics, we believe everyone deserves a healthy smile, and that nothing should ever stand in the way of someone who wants to improve their own. That said, there’s a recent trend in orthodontics that has us very concerned over the health of people’s smiles in the Portsmouth & Barrington, RI areas: DIY braces. Do-it-yourself braces, as they’ve come to be known, are a new trend that sees teenagers trying to use various at-home materials and implements to influence the movement of their teeth and attempting to improve their smile without the health of an orthodontist.

Spring is officially here, and we know many of our patients are excited to welcome warmer days and eagerly awaiting summer vacation. To help you ring in the new season, we’ve pulled together a few of our favorite braces-friendly recipes. Try these at home and we’re sure you’ll be enjoying all the new season has to offer!

Brown Sugar Baked Peaches

These delectable treats are the perfect way to satisfy a sweet tooth –

At Jaffe Orthodontics, we’re passionate about helping our patients achieve healthy, beautiful new smiles in a way that makes sense for their lifestyle. And while traditional metal braces are a highly effective, reliable, and cost-efficient treatment for many patients, they’re no longer the only option. In fact, a revolutionary treatment alternative called Invisalign uses a fundamentally different technology to correct orthodontic problems – and it comes with a number of distinct advantages.

Halloween is just around the corner, and we know many of our patients are getting excited for a night packed with ghouls, ghosts, and a deluge of delicious candy. Unfortunately, some of the sweets that kids love to enjoy on Hallow’s Eve are hard, sticky, and contain sugars that wreak havoc on teeth and damage braces. To help you and your loved ones enjoy the Halloween season without damaging braces,

At Jaffe Orthodontics, we strive to provide high quality orthodontic care to help each and every one of our patients achieve the smile of their dreams. While braces are an exciting step towards a new smile, they also come with some life changes and adjustments that can take a bit of getting used to. One of these changes is in diet, as with braces, you will need to avoid hard,