BRO News

Foods that are included in the braces friendly diet

The Ultimate Braces-Friendly Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid

Quick Summary: Your Guide to a Braces-Friendly Diet Navigating your new braces-friendly diet doesn't have to be complicated! To keep your orthodontic treatment on track and avoid broken brackets, focus on enjoying soft, easy-to-chew foods (like…
Child with braces goes back to school in Western North Carolina

Parent’s Guide to Going Back to School with Braces: The Ultimate Guide

Quick Parent Takeaway: The transition back to school with braces or aligners comes down to three things: preparation, smart lunch choices, and a simple backpack care kit. Whether your child has traditional metal braces or clear aligners, a…
Woman about to use Invisalign cleaning crystals on her aligners at home

Invisalign Misconceptions Debunked: What You Really Need to Know

Let’s face it: when you think about getting a straighter smile, you might automatically picture a mouth full of metal brackets and wires. While traditional braces are great, Invisalign has quickly become one of the most popular ways for both…

Staff Spotlights

BRO Meet VIctoria

BRO Staff Spotlight Meet Victoria

Each week we will spotlight one of our talented team members here at Blue Ridge Orthodontics. This week’s BRO spotlight focuses on one of our Orthodontic Assistants that you may find around our Hendersonville location! Spoiler alert: This…
BRO Meet Victoria

BRO Staff Spotlight Meet Makayla

Each week we will spotlight one of our talented team members here at Blue Ridge Orthodontics. This week’s BRO spotlight focuses on one of our Orthodontic Assistants that you may find around our Hendersonville location! Spoiler alert: This…
BRO Front Desk Coordinator Mattea

BRO Staff Spotlight Meet Mattea

Each week we will spotlight one of our talented team members here at Blue Ridge Orthodontics. This week’s BRO spotlight focuses on our Front Desk Coordinator that you may find around our Asheville location! Spoiler alert: This team member…

Doctor’s Column

asheville invisalign experts

How can I straighten my teeth with clear aligners?

Option #1: InvisalignWhat is Invisalign? Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that uses clear, plastic aligners to straighten your teeth instead of traditional metal braces. When you start Invisalign, a 3-D digital scan is made of your…
Blue Ridge Orthodontics braces for teens

Dr. Roberts, founder of Blue Ridge Orthodontics, has created his own at-home teeth-straightening kit

Dr. T. Luke Roberts, D.M.D., M.S.D., founder and leader of the Blue Ridge Orthodontics practice located in Asheville, Brevard, and Hendersonville, has been on a journey of smiles for quite a number of years.“Having grown up in a medical…
Orthodontist in North Carolina shows how braces move the teeth

How Do Your Teeth Move?

By Dr. Tyler Twomley There are many mysteries in the universe. Who built Stonehenge? Is Pluto a planet or not? One question you may ponder is - how do teeth move? Tooth movement is a complex science. There are many factors that…