Our Blog

Wear a Mouth Guard to Protect Your Smile

At Vaught Orthodontics, our number one concern is our patients. No matter what time of year or type of contact sport, make sure your kids are properly protected. We support the American Association of Orthodontics during Sport Safety month in their efforts to help raise awareness among parents and patients to increase the use of facial protection in

Read More »

Surprisingly Sugary Foods

The average American diet is loaded with sugar and a disturbing amount of it is of the processed variety. This does not bode well for our overall health, but of particular concern is the effect large amounts of sugar have on teeth causing tooth decay. Our goal at Vaught Orthodontics is to create beautiful healthy smiles that last

Read More »

Patients of All Ages Feel Insecure When First Wearing Braces

Patients of all ages are self conscious when they first get their braces. It takes a few days to adjust both physically and emotionally to the look and feel of the appliances. Support and understanding from family and friends goes a long way the first few weeks to help patients adapt both physically and emotionally, especially with adolescents

Read More »

Don’t Rush Mother Nature When Moving Teeth

We have all heard the saying “patience is a virtue.” However, as human beings… we want, what we want, when we want it. Unfortunately, most things worth having do not come easily without time and effort and when it comes to a successful orthodontic result, you can’t rush “Mother Nature.” Understanding the physiology of the human body explains

Read More »

Click Here to Find Out How to Join in the Fun…

Read More »

Why Choose an Orthodontist in Savannah and Richmond Hill GA?

For most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontic treatment. But for Dr. Robert A. Vaught at Vaught Orthodontics, the correct function of your bite is far more important. A malocclusion, or bad bite, can cause serious problems over a lifetime if left untreated. Loss of tooth structure, TMJ problems and even bone loss can

Read More »

Thumbs Down on Thumb Sucking…

Children are born with a natural sucking reflex that often evolves into a comfort behavior. It is not at all unusual for an infant or child to find a thumb or finger to calm them when tired or upset as a coping mechanism. Ultrasound scans have revealed that thumb sucking can start before birth, as early as 15

Read More »