Hello and welcome to the shiny new, redesigned ArchWired.com -- just in time to help usher in our 20th year online! I started this website in December 2001, just as I was about to embark on my own orthodontic treatment at age
NBC News Reveals SmileDirect Club Horror Stories
"The first rule of SmileDirect Club is: You do not talk about SmileDirect Club" quipped a popular tweet. Funny but...turns out to be true according to this New York Times article published in late January. Talk about your bad
Tips For Coping With Orthodontic Treatment in The Age of COVID-19
Is your orthodontic treatment on hold? Was your jaw surgery canceled or postponed? Welcome to the club, that’s the case for most orthodontic patients during this 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. In March, the American Dental
Toob Brush Lets You Wander, Brush With Ease! Fill The Handle With Your Own Toothpaste!
Travel, summer camp, school, and after school activities are once again on the horizon. For people with dental braces, oral hygiene on-the-go is especially important. Everyone wants the convenience to be able to wander and
Tips for Successful Holiday Eating with Braces or Clear Aligners
Eating can be quiet a challenge when you have braces on your teeth -- especially when you are faced with tempting holiday food for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or other November/December/January holidays! Brackets often
Dental Marketing Consultancy CEO Talks About SmileDirectClub’s Bankruptcy
SmileDirectClub filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early October. If the company can't find a buyer by Nov. 23rd, it must liquidate its assets. The company blames its failure on the effects of COVID-19 and the changing
“MEWING” May Cause Unintended and Harmful Side Effects Says AAO
Social media’s latest viral trend, known as “mewing,” is raising concerns within the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) due to its potential for causing unintended, and potentially harmful, side effects.