Orthodontist News
How Braces Work
WE ALL KNOW THAT braces shift misaligned teeth into their proper position over time, but have you ever wondered exactly how that process works? Today, we’re going to walk you through it, because it’s actually really neat. The Pieces Of The Braces Puzzle The different parts of your braces all contribute to the orthodontic treatment process in specific […]
Let’s Bust Some Myths About Braces!
EVEN PEOPLE WHO’VE never had braces before have probably still heard a lot of things about what they’re like. That’s why we’re here to bust a few popular braces myths. Myth #1: Braces rust. While braces are often made of metal, they do not rust. The metals in braces are stainless steel and titanium, so don’t […]
Make It to Braces-Off Day Without Stains
MANY ORTHODONTIC PATIENTS reach Braces-Off Day only to discover bleached spots on their teeth. These and other stains are not an inevitable part of having braces, and today we’re teaching our patients how to avoid them. Controlling Plaque Is Essential The main problem is plaque control. All those brackets and wires make it harder to brush […]
Helping Impacted Teeth Find Their Way
EVERY SMILE IS UNIQUE, right down to when the teeth that make them up come in. Some of us get our adult teeth on schedule, some early, some late, and some are left to wonder if a tooth or two might have gotten lost somewhere under their gums. When that happens, we call it an impacted […]
Why the Banned Foods List Matters
EVERY CURRENT AND former orthodontic patient knows about the banned foods list. It can mostly be summarized as “don’t eat anything too hard or too sticky.” Do all our new patients know why it’s so important to avoid the foods on that list? The Dangers of Banned Foods Biting down too quickly on something hard or […]
