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 …
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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Orthodontic treatment is a way of aligning or moving your teeth to improve their appearance and function. When your teeth are not aligned properly, it can put stress on the jaw muscles, leading to jaw and joint complications and at times headaches. Periodic orthodontic treatments will help in maintaining the long-term strength of your teeth, …
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Are you thinking about Invisalign? Invisalign is a special type of orthodontic treatment that helps in the straightening of teeth without the use of any typical metal or other kinds of braces. Invisalign has revolutionized itself to be a leading alternative in the orthodontic world. Now you don’t have to worry about how your teeth …
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 …
