With traditional metal braces, wires connect all of the brackets and are the driving force in straightening your teeth. These wires are pretty tough, but some patients may occasionally experience issues with their wires or other parts of their orthodontic appliance.
How Do Braces Change Patients’ Diets?
Braces do NOT mean that your meals will become less nutritious or delicious! To make sure that your teeth and implements are as strong and safe as they can be, there are just a few simple rules that you should keep in mind when deciding what to eat.
Types of Lingual Braces
Lingual braces rest behind your teeth, making them practically invisible! Better yet, they are both comfortable and effective due to their personalized design, which is specially tailored to meet the needs of each individual patient.
The Advantages of Two-Phase Treatment Plans
children with issues such as severe crowding, protruding teeth, crossbites or jaw growth issues can greatly benefit from a two-phase treatment approach.
Bad Habits to Break Whether You Have Braces Or Not
Everyone has a bad habit they would like to break, whether it’s biting your nails or smoking. Some bad habits are especially bad for your teeth, and can interfere with orthodontic treatment or even make braces necessary when you didn’t need them before! Keep on reading to discover our top five bad habits you absolutely must break to preserve the health of your teeth.
Metal Braces and Why They Are Recommended for You
Traditional metal braces have been used for decades, and continue to be the most common form of braces worn by patients. But why is this option still so popular, even though newer, less conspicuous types of braces and aligners have been developed in recent years? In this article, we go over the pros of metal…
What Are Ceramic Braces?
When most people think of braces, the traditional metal option generally comes to mind. However, there are many different types of braces available to fit the needs of each individual patient. One of these options is ceramic braces. But what are they, and what are the benefits of choosing ceramic braces? We’re here to explain! How are…
What is the Process of Getting Braces Put On?
While applying braces does require the technical expertise of a trained orthodontist, understanding the process of getting braces put on is actually pretty simple.
Stay At Home Care for Braces
If you’re worried about taking care of your braces while you Stay At Home, we’ve compiled this quick reference blog post to help!
What Counts as an Oral Health Emergency?
If you crack a tooth or your wisdom teeth hurt so much you can’t sleep, these are obviously medical emergencies, but how can you take care of common orthodontic problems at home? In this article, we list some likely scenarios and what you can do to relieve your discomfort.
