Braces 101
How to Brush and Floss Around a Permanent Retainer
Once you get your braces removed, your time with orthodontic appliances won’t quite be over. You will need to keep your teeth in their new positions if you want your new smile to be permanent. The way to do this is to wear a retainer. There are several kinds of retainers you may get, including…
Read MoreBraces-Friendly Foods at Your Favorite Charleston Restaurants
Many people fret at the thought of having to stick to a limited selection of foods when they get braces. While it’s true you’ll have to avoid sticky or crunchy foods while you have braces to prevent the brackets and wires from or breaking, it doesn’t mean you won’t have any good food during your…
Read MoreThings to Keep in Mind When You Have Braces
Having braces will be a significant period in someone’s life since it often takes a year or two to complete. While you’re on your way to your perfect smile, there will be some important things to keep in mind to help you finish on time. Stick to Foods that Are Easy to Eat While the…
Read MoreHow to Keep Your Teeth Stain-Free with Braces
You’re no doubt looking forward to getting your braces removed so you can take a good look at your bright, straight smile. While this is the expectation many patients have for the end of their treatment, actually making this a reality depends on how well you take care of your teeth. Not only will your…
Read MoreAccelerating 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…
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