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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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Have you’ve ever broken or lost one of your orthodontic appliances and sighed to your self “Thank God I’m not in a remote state away from my doctor”? This isn’t uncommon, but we have the perfect travel advice for such disasters. If you are traveling this holiday season, it is important not to ignore your
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My orthodontist told me I must wear rubber bands, but why? Braces are not only meant to straighten your teeth, but also perfect your bite. Malocclusion occurs when your teeth do not perfectly align. This can lead you to have a bad bite. A person suffering from malocclusion might have a crowding issue, protruding teeth
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We are often asked, ” How old does my child have to be to get braces?”. More and more young children are spotted sporting braces and I’m sure your curious why. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, the best age for children to be seen by an orthodontist for the first time is 7.
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If you’re thinking about getting your teeth straightened, you’ve probably already done some research online and found a few different providers in your area. Some of these are likely to be general dental practices, while others, like us, will be specialist in orthodontic practices. But does it matter where you get your teeth straightened, as
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Living with braces If you are about to get braces, you are probably curious about what they feel like, and possibly worried that braces hurt. If those questions are on your mind, good for you. Knowing what you are getting into makes the process a lot easier. We hope this blog clip answers your questions and help
