February is all about love, Valentine’s Day, heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, and little presents people choose for their loved ones. February is also National Dental Hygiene Month, so what do braces have got to do with love? It turns out – a lot! Sure, braces are not on most people’s list of the most romantic …
Orthodontic braces are designed to align and straighten teeth, position them with regard to a patient’s bite, and to improve overall dental health. Millions of people, both adults, and children, wear braces. So if you have any plans of getting perfectly straight teeth this new decade, you definitely want to consult an orthodontist. Signs You …
Teeth aligners/orthodontic treatment is an incredibly thoughtful holiday gift, but not all teeth aligners are created equal. Before we continue with why, we’d like to share this little nugget of wisdom, never compromise your health for beauty. Most people love the beauty and confidence that come with perfectly straight teeth, but in an effort to …
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A broken bracket is the most common orthodontic issue in children and adults with braces. This problem can happen due to a wide range of reasons such as biting hard into food, brushing teeth too hard, or when picking at the bracket. On Thanksgiving Day, we eat a lot of food, so it’s natural to …
For most people, brushing their teeth twice a day is sufficient. While this is the general recommendation when looking at dental hygiene tips – even advised by dentists – new data suggests that brushing your teeth after meals, while at the office or on the go, is crucial while undergoing orthodontic treatment. Why Brush Your …
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In the spirit of self-improvement month, we will discuss how braces can prevent periodontal disease and improve your oral health. What Is Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease is an oral infection that affects the gums and bones supporting the teeth. In periodontitis, the gums become swollen and give the teeth unstable roots. How Can Braces Help …
You have taught your kids to floss regularly and brush their teeth after meals. But have you taken the time and put in measures to ensure that all your effort never gets undone? Parents tend to get overwhelmed by work and other daily duties right after the school break is over. Before your schedule gets …
Back to School Tips for Braces: Survival Checklist for the Perfect Smile Read More »
We are getting ready to head out to the beach or perhaps throw a barbecue in the backyard as the sun is starting to give us that extra warmth during the summer. In addition to these plans, there are many foods that come along with summer – foods that we take with us to the …
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It’s graduation season, a fantastic time to think about your career prospects. Reaching the top of the career ladder has never been easy. It takes extra effort to accomplish such a goal. Today, everyone wants to learn “how to become an authority in their chosen field.” While answers to such a question can be straight-forward, …
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We want to use World Health Day to remind you that a smile is the universal standard of welcome in our current reality as human beings. An essential component of health orbits around the quality of our smiles and how much of it we can share to our immediate environment. Unfortunately, not everyone comes with …
