Pierson & Saunders Orthodontics had the opportunity to support the Oral Cancer Awareness 5K this past weekend at O.P. Schnabel Park in San Antonio, TX. It was a beautiful day for a wonderful event! Jill and Nadia won first place in their age divisions and we are very proud of them. A special shout out to Elizabeth Sikon, an oral... read more »
As children in school, we seemed to have missed the fact that our teachers were the ones who were molding our brains into magnificent things. They were the ones preparing us for the lives we now lead. Some of us, unfortunately, never had the opportunity to let our teachers know what an impact they had on our lives. “Never again!”... read more »
Now that Dr. Pierson has given you a beautiful new smile, the time has come to have your braces removed. However, it's important to keep in mind that adjusting your teeth with braces is not a permanent fix. Once your braces are removed, you are required to wear a retainer, nightly, for the rest of your life. Your teeth are... read more »
Orthodontic treatment is the best way to achieve the beautiful smile you deserve. However, there are things you need to do to take full advantage of the treatment, and one of those things is have a well-balanced diet. It's also important to avoid foods and habits that can harm your appliances and your teeth. To help you have the best... read more »
If you know Dr. Pierson you know that he is dedicated to continuing his education, so he may give his patients the very best care that is possible. Since his practice opened in 2012, he has included his staff in this belief. We know that we must keep up with technology and new methods if we want to continue to... read more »
Even the best toothbrush and toothpaste can’t completely clean every aspect of your mouth. Flossing your teeth immediately after you are done brushing is the most effective way to remove food particles and plaque from between teeth and along the gum line. If you don’t remove food particles and plaque from between your teeth and the gum line, it can... read more »
As a teen, it’s normal to experiment with activities, eat sugary foods, and mess around. But oftentimes, these activities can severely harm the smile, which is why we encourage you to take care of your smile as much as possible. We recommend doing so by doing the following things: · Keep up on oral hygiene: It is vital that you... read more »
Braces represent a serious investment in providing you with the ideal alignment for your teeth. If your braces are damaged it most likely will lengthen the amount of time you have to need to wear them. That is why it is vital to take care of your smile properly and eating proper foods to keep your smile healthy and your... read more »
Pierson Orthodontics had the amazing opportunity to work with Ragan's Hope.org this past 2015 Christmas season and set up our very own Angel Tree. Every one of our ornaments were taken off the tree! We couldn’t be more thrilled or thankful to our patients. Without them, none of these acts of kindness could have such a huge impact. Not only... read more »
As you align your smile, it is very important that you care of the appliance that is shifting and moving your pearly whites. That way, you won’t have any treatment delays and you will have the smile of your dreams in no time! To help you care for your Invisalign aligners, we strongly recommend doing the following things: No. 1:... read more »