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Optimal Oral Hygiene with Traditional Braces

October 11, 2021

When you have traditional, nonremovable braces, keeping your braces and teeth clean is paramount in order to prevent caries and gingivitis from developing. Your oral health depends on practicing optimal oral hygiene. Neglecting these practices could leave you facing pockets of tooth decay and gum disease after your braces come off. Your Braces and Tooth…

Why Invisalign Does Not Work for Everyone

September 27, 2021

One of the best advancements in dental technology in recent decades has been the system of orthodontics that uses clear aligners to straighten teeth. Invisalign® is the most popular of these types of orthodontic systems. While they work for many people, straightening teeth with this type of system does not work for everyone. Instances That…

A Good Time to Get Braces

August 24, 2021

It is difficult to tell if mask-wearing days are over or not. Unfortunately, it appears that they may not be over yet. The good news is that if you have to wear a mask and you have been considering getting braces, now may be the perfect time. Self-conscious people may hesitate to get braces because…

Keep Your Retainer Clean

July 29, 2021

Once your teeth are free from braces, you are in the home stretch of having a beautiful smile for the rest of your life. You have been on a long road to achieving a beautifully straight smile, and the last thing you want to do is cause damage to your smile. Most orthodontic patients need…

Soft Drinks and Braces

June 29, 2021

You have braces because you want an attractive smile. What you eat and how you take care of your teeth are extremely important when you have braces. Even just as important is what you choose to drink. Soft drinks and energy drinks are not healthy drink options even when you don’t have braces, but they…

Don’t Ruin Your Smile By Vaping

May 28, 2021

If you have braces, you have them because you want to achieve a beautiful smile. A healthy, straight smile is an accessory that will give you advantages in life. Someone with a beautiful smile is more likely to offer a smile in a friendly manner, encouraging others to be attracted to him. Someone with a…

Allergies, Dry Mouth and Braces

April 26, 2021

When having braces put on your teeth, your mouth must be completely dry. Your orthodontist will place cotton swabs inside your mouth to absorb excess saliva and will continually use a small machine to blow dry air into your mouth. This dryness is critical to ensure that the brackets of your braces fully adhere to…

Types of Retainers

March 30, 2021

As you near the end of your orthodontic treatment, your doctor will discuss an option for a retainer. While you may be looking forward to finally being rid of “mouth hardware,” don’t get too excited. Don’t get upset about it either! A lot of money has gone into helping you achieve a straight, beautiful smile,…

Protecting Your Teeth from Tooth Decay

February 25, 2021

“Irony” is defined as something in which what is on the surface appears to differ radically from what is actually the case. Here’s an example: You get braces to straighten your teeth so that you have a healthy smile that is easier to clean. However, while wearing braces to straighten your teeth, there is an…

Water is an Essential Part of Orthodontic Treatment

January 25, 2021

Undergoing orthodontic treatment is a huge commitment. You invest money and time into achieving a beautiful smile, so you want to make sure that you don’t do anything that will compromise it. There are some little things you may be doing that will undermine your orthodontic treatment. Drinking sugary beverages such as sodas, sports drinks,…