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A Sweetener That PREVENTS Tooth Decay?

A Sweetener That PREVENTS Tooth Decay

10/22/2024

A Sweet Tooth's dream come true?

Can Orthodontics Alleviate Sleep Apnea?

Can Orthodontics Alleviate Sleep Apnea?

10/07/2024

Those with obstructive sleep apnea often snore, gasp, or choke and have witnessed pauses in breathing during sleep.

What is "Ozempic Breath"?!

What is "Ozempic Breath"?!

09/30/2024

Is Your Weight Loss Drug Causing Bad Breath?

Iggy's Famous Braces-Friendly Clam Chowder

Iggy's Famous Braces-Friendly Clam Chowder

02/26/2024

Make this Warwick favorite at home!

Can I Add Charms to My Braces?

Can I Add Charms to My Braces?

02/15/2024

Does Mewing Actually Reshape Your Jaw?

Does Mewing Actually Reshape Your Jaw?

01/30/2024

The online viral movement claims it can reshape your jawline but does it work?

Countdown to a Perfect Wedding Smile

Countdown to a Perfect Wedding Smile

01/18/2024

Add your smile to your wedding planning checklist

4 Ways Depression Can Affect Oral Health

4 Ways Depression Can Affect Oral Health

01/11/2024

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Does Oil Pulling Live Up to the Hype?

Does Oil Pulling Live Up to the Hype?

12/30/2023

Does the viral TikTok practice really work?

Cocktails to Make You Smile

Cocktails to Make You Smile

12/27/2023

Cheers to the New Year with some smile themed cocktails!

Disney Mac N Cheese

Disney Mac N Cheese

07/10/2023

Braces-Friendly Disney Mac N Cheese

Harry Potter And The Secret Teeth

Harry Potter And The Secret Teeth

04/27/2023

Cast members share secret facts about their teeth during filming

What to Expect When Expecting Aligners...

What to Expect When Expecting Aligners

04/25/2023

Prepare yourself for this life changing experience

6 Reasons to Be Cautious About Thumb Sucking

6 Reasons to Be Cautious About Thumb Sucking

01/11/2023

5 Things to Ask the Insurance Company Before You Buy Orthodontic Coverage

5 Things to Ask the Insurance Company Before You Buy Orthodontic Coverage

11/30/2022

Important questions to ask if you want braces or aligner coverage

Wearing Aligners? Never Leave Home Without These 7 Things!

Wearing Aligners? Never Leave Home Without These 7 Things!

11/14/2022

Rebecca is back with more advice from her aligner journey...

5 Ways to Get the Best Results From Your Clear Aligners

5 Ways to Get the Best Results From Your Clear Aligners

11/04/2022

Tips for staying on track

Are “Toothpaste Tablets” the next big thing in personal care products?

Are “Toothpaste Tablets” the next big thing in personal care products?

11/02/2022

Add a "Missing Tooth" to Your Halloween Costume

Add a "Missing Tooth" to Your Halloween Costume

10/28/2022

Making Brushing Better and More Fun!

Making Brushing Better and More Fun!

10/12/2022

Could Your Teeth Be the Surprising Cause of These 5 Health Issues?

Could Your Teeth Be the Surprising Cause of These 5 Health Issues?

09/21/2022

Our systems are interconnected....

Lip Colors That Make Your Teeth Seem Whiter

Lip Colors That Make Your Teeth Seem Whiter

07/28/2022

Instant whitening?

Why Are My Teeth Shifting? They Used to Be Straight!

Why Are My Teeth Shifting? They Used to Be Straight!

07/22/2022

Why Is This Happening?

Do Charcoal Toothpastes Work?

Do Charcoal Toothpastes Work?

07/06/2022

They're Popular, But Do They Deliver on Their Promises?

Are All Braces the Same?

Are All Braces the Same?

06/16/2022

6 Reasons We Love Damon Braces

My Dog Ate My Retainers!

My Dog Ate My Retainers!

05/09/2022

We hear this story SO often! People are often shocked that their family dog chews up their retainers. This happens with surprising frequency

Orthodontics Going Green for Earth Day!

Orthodontics Going Green for Earth Day!

04/21/2022

Tollgate Orthodontics Aims to be Eco-Friendly

How to Find the Best Orthodontist For Your Child

How to Find the Best Orthodontist For Your Child

03/31/2022

Considerations When Choosing an Orthodontist in Rhode Island

Tollgate Orthodontics Celebrates 10 Years!

Tollgate Orthodontics Celebrates 10 Years!

02/17/2022

It’s Our Celebration, But YOU Get the Gifts! Wait, What?!

Need a Reminder to Change Aligners or Wear Elastics?

Need a Reminder to Change Aligners or Wear Elastics?

11/10/2020

Can you remind me again why I need to wear my elastics or change my aligners??

How to Care for Your Braces While You are Home

How to Care for Your Braces While You are Home

03/19/2020

Your health and safety are top priority to all of us at Tollgate Orthodontics, and as such, we have closed our office for non-essential appointments per the request of the Rhode Island Department of Health. If you have an appointment scheduled during the time that we are closed, a team member will be contacting you to determine a new date and time for your appointment. As always, Dr. Eves is available for emergency appointments if you are in discomfort from your braces and need assistance. Thank you in advance for your patience; we understand that this is a difficult time for everyone.

East Greenwich and Tollgate Orthodontics Make Each Other Smile!

East Greenwich and Tollgate Orthodontics Make Each Other Smile!

08/01/2019

On a recent outing in Goddard Park in East Greenwich, the Tollgate Orthodontics team could be found horsing around…literally! Our team headed out for a group horseback ride through the beautiful park trails to celebrate a team member’s big event. As we wound our way along the water and under canopies of leaves,

Virtual Consultation With Your Orthodontist

07/31/2019

Want a beautiful smile? Not sure if you have enough time to come into our Warwick or Jamestown offices? Maybe you’ve wanted to improve your smile for a while or perhaps get back to the smile you used to have before your teeth started to shift, but you don’t feel like you have the time to thoroughly investigate our various treatment options.

Transform Your Smile With Damon Braces or Invisalign!

Transform Your Smile With Damon Braces or Invisalign!

07/30/2019

At Tollgate Orthodontics, we know that having a great smile provides many physical and social benefits. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping patients achieve perfectly aligned smiles, through a variety of treatments like Rhode Island Invisalign, teeth whitening, and braces in East Greenwich, RI. We’re proud providers of Damon braces, which are a clinically proven, highly effective treatment that provides faster results. If you’re interested in transforming your smile, you’re probably wondering whether you should opt for braces or Invisalign. Let’s take a look at some of the differences below.

Top Summer Activities in Jamestown

07/30/2019

At Tollgate Orthodontics, Dr. Eves and our orthodontic team love our office and our patients in Jamestown. This is a magical town. Jamestown puts a smile on our faces year-round (check out our treatment options to make sure it’s the smile of your dreams!), but the summertime is special. Aside from the beautiful scenery, there are many wonderful activities in which to participate.

Foods to Avoid with Braces

10/18/2018

Getting braces for the first time is exciting. It marks the first step on a journey towards a beautiful, healthy new smile – and at Tollgate Orthodontics, we're proud to help patients throughout the Warwick and Jamestown, RI areas take that step every day. However, starting with braces also means you'll need to make a few lifestyle changes, and diet is one of the biggest. If you've recently started treatment with braces or are thinking about getting braces for yourself, it’s vital to know not only how to care for your braces, but also what foods you can during treatment.

The Essentials of Flossing

08/16/2018

We all know that having proper oral hygiene is extremely important. However, many of us tend to forget about the importance of flossing in our daily routines. Our orthodontist, Dr. Daniel M. Eves, DMD, MS, recommends that you floss at least once per day. You’d think that floss has been around for hundreds of years. However, flossing has only been around since 1891 when a dentist from New Orleans recommended running a waxed thread between each tooth using the motions we still teach to remove what brushes are unable to reach. This, he said, will remove the true sources of many oral diseases.

Summer Treats That Are Safe For Braces

06/19/2018

Want To Sink Your Teeth Into Some Delectable Treats This Summer Without Putting Your Braces In Danger? Check Out These Braces- Friendly Summer Recipes Today!

Laser Treatment

04/16/2018

At Tollgate Orthodontics, we stay on the cutting edge of advancements in orthodontic technology to ensure that we can always bring our patients the latest and greatest in orthodontic care. We combine that state-of-the-art technology with the experience and knowledge ofDr. Evesand our talented orthodontic staff to create the best treatment experience possible for our patients every time; an experience where they feel comfortable and confident that they are getting the care they deserve.

How to (Properly) Brush Your Teeth With Braces

03/16/2018

Whether you’re a kid or an adult, the last thing that you want when your orthodontist finally takes your braces off is to see a perfectly straight smile that’s riddled with tooth decay. That’s why maintaining a consistent and thorough oral hygiene routine is a crucial part of your orthodontic treatment, since it makes sure that your new smile is a healthy smile. To make sure that you don’t have to make a trip to the dentist when you’ve finished with your braces, Dr. Eves and our team put together this guide on the proper way to brush your teeth when you’re in braces.

How To Care For Your Braces On Valentines Day

02/16/2018

Valentine's Day is all about sharing some love, whether that’s with you friends, family, or a special someone in your life, as well as indulging in some of those delicious heart shaped candies and chocolates. While sinking your teeth into some sweet and showing those candies how much you love to eat them, those with braces need to be extra careful, since no one loves holding a braces bracket in their hand that had popped off their teeth when eating that “one more” piece of chocolate. To make sure that your braces make it through Valentine’s Day, your friends here at Tollgate Orthodontics have put together this quick guide to getting the most out of this lovely holiday without the need for a spontaneous visit to our office to fix your braces!

Another New Year: Time For A New Smile

12/14/2017

Whether 2017 for you has been fantastic, nothing special, or just not your year, you can get a head start on 2018 by giving yourself a unique and special gift for the holidays: a new, perfect smile. A new smile is the kind of gift you only need to get once, unlike this season’s new fashion or that new smartphone that will have a new model 6 months from now, and it’s a gift that you will be able to enjoy for a lifetime. At Tollgate Orthodontics, we provide the families of Warwick, Jamestown, East Greenwich, RI with professional orthodontic treatment, using state of the art technology to create new, beautiful smiles to patients of all ages. If you want to learn more about how a new smile can get you on the right track for 2018, check out the benefits of orthodontic treatment below!

Taking Care Of Your Teeth This Halloween

10/23/2017

It's almost the beginning of the holiday season, with Halloween quickly approaching to start it all off. Along with it comes a tidal wave of candy and other sugary treats that will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth, but likely leave it with some tooth decay as well. All of that sugar will quickly turn into harmful plaque, that will eat away at your teeth faster than you can reach for that next candy bar.

If you want your smile to make it through this spooky holiday with your smile unscathed by the sugar onslaught, then follow these helpful tips from Tollgate Orthodontics about how you can take care of your teeth this Halloween.

Foods to Eat When You Get New Braces

08/17/2017

It’s no secret that your teeth are going to hurt for a few days when you first get your braces on. And nothing is worse than when your teeth hurt and you’re hungry. To help alleviate some of your discomfort, here are some recipes & ideas for soft foods that won’t hurt your sensitive teeth when you first get your braces on.

Hygiene Tips for Braces

Hygiene Tips for Braces

06/27/2017

Pursuing orthodontic treatment is an important step toward obtaining better oral health. Yet it's important to take care of your teeth during your orthodontic treatment so that your perfect smile doesn't arrive with other dental problems. At Tollgate Orthodontics in Rhode Island, we understand that your orthodontic treatment is an investment of time and money, which is why we strive to make your treatment as efficient, quick, and comfortable as we can. Those who wear braces are more prone to dental issues than those who don't wear braces. That is why our board certified orthodontist wants to equip our patients with the proper information to maintain a healthy smile during their treatment.

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

04/20/2017

Dr. Eves and his team at Tollgate Orthodontics would like everyone to know that April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. We’d like to stress how important it is to be screened for oral cancer regularly as early detection is key to beating this disease. When detected early, the survival rate can be as high as 90 percent. However, if it’s discovered late, the survival rate drops significantly to between 20 and 30 percent. Therefore, it’s very important to see your family dentist regularly for routine checkups and oral cancer screenings.

Choosing an Orthodontist in Rhode Island

Choosing an Orthodontist in Rhode Island

03/02/2017

When you’re looking for a board-certified orthodontist in Rhode Island, we at Tollgate Orthodontics hope you’ll make us your choice. Our highly-trained team of orthodontic specialists is committed to giving you the personalized and exceptional orthodontic care that you deserve. Undergoing orthodontic treatment is a long process that requires an orthodontist and orthodontic team you can count on. We understand that it may be difficult finding a trusted orthodontist in Rhode Island, so we’d like to give you a quick list of what you should look for when picking an orthodontist.

New Year's Resolutions

12/22/2016

A new year means a new beginning. It also means one other thing - New Year's resolutions! This year, why not give your smile a new beginning with a smile makeover. At Tollgate Orthodontics, we offer plenty of different orthodontic treatments, including traditional braces, Damon braces, and Invisalign, that are perfect for giving you the smile that you deserve. As a board-certified Jamestown, RI orthodontist, we've provided you with a few reasons as to why you should consider to make improving your smile one of your New Year's resolutions.

Is My Dentist Also An Orthodontist?

 Is My Dentist Also An Orthodontist?

04/02/2025

No, while all orthodontists are also dentists, the reverse is not true…a dentist is not an orthodontist, as orthodontists require additional specialized training beyond dental school, focusing on diagnosing and correcting alignment issues.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

12 WAYS ORTHODONTICS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

 12 WAYS ORTHODONTICS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE

03/04/2025

Yes, orthodontics can significantly change your life by improving oral health, boosting self-confidence, and potentially leading to better social and professional interactions, all while enhancing your overall quality of life. Here's a more detailed look at how orthodontics can impact your life.