Braces 101
Accelerating Your Orthodontic Treatment
There are many reasons why you might want your time in braces or Invisalign to be shorter, from missing crunchy or sticky foods again to wanting to see your spectacular new smile. Fortunately for you, orthodontic technology has come a long way in the last decade or two, and treatment is faster than ever. How…
Read More4 Braces-Friendly Desserts with 5 Ingredients or Less
If you or your kids have braces, you’ll have to get used to restricting your food to soft, easy-to-eat options to keep your braces undamaged. This includes avoiding hard or chewy candy and other crunchy sweet treats. But this doesn’t mean you have to leave your sweet tooth unsatisfied while you have braces. There are…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Tooth Decay While You Have Braces
Getting a straight smile that you are proud to show off is very possible thanks to the orthodontic treatment options available to you. Getting braces is still the best way to straighten your teeth while setting yourself up for great oral health for your future. Even though the end results will be well worth it,…
Read MoreWhat Is Orthodontic Wax and How Do I Use It?
Braces are hard at work correcting your smile, and although most patients report they hardly even notice their braces most of the time, there are times where they can get a little uncomfortable. Thankfully, there is a product available to help alleviate discomfort caused by braces, and this product is known as orthodontic wax. You…
Read MoreHow Long Will I Need Braces?
Finding out you need braces can bring a wave of emotions over you. What will life be like with braces? Are they going to hurt? How will my everyday activities change? Among all the questions you may be asking yourself, one seems to be the most important… “How long will I need braces?” If you’re…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Braces Off Faster
While orthodontics is more advanced than ever, we haven’t quite reached the point where we can straighten teeth overnight. However, getting a beautiful, straight smile and setting yourself up for better oral health will be well worth the wait. Not every orthodontic treatment will take the same amount of time, so the length of your…
Read More3 Products that Make Keeping Your Teeth and Braces Clean Easier
When you get your teeth straightened with braces, you set yourself up for cleaner teeth and better oral health down the road. Having straight teeth will help prevent food from getting trapped and will fix bite problems that lead to tooth wear. However, having braces can make you more susceptible to tooth decay and tooth…
Read MoreHow Weight Loss Affects Your Teeth
By Dr. Lavonne Fore With the New Year upon us, many people are gearing up to finally achieve their New Year’s resolution of getting into shape. And while there are plenty of benefits of exercising and making changes to your diet, it’s important to proceed with caution. Certain diets can have significant effects on your…
Read MoreEat This, Not That, When You Have Braces
When you begin the process of straightening your teeth with braces, you’ll have to get used to a few adjustments. One of the more notable changes you will need to make when you have braces is your diet. In particular, you’ll need to avoid eating hard, chewy, or sticky foods. These kinds of foods could…
Read MoreSurviving Your First Week with Braces
You may be excited to begin your orthodontic treatment with braces, but we don’t blame you if you’re nervous as well. While the results of having braces will be well worth the effort, there is a fair amount of adjusting necessary to be prepared for when you have braces, especially during the first week. Here’s…
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