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 […]
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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
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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
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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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Having bad breath can cause problems. Not only is it unattractive, it can also mean you have an underlying issue causing this problem. When you have braces, keeping your mouth clean comes with its own set of challenges. Now that there are more places for bacteria to hide and thrive, you’ll need to be diligent
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As we approach the holiday season, now is the time to start thinking about some fun gift ideas for your kids. If your kids have braces, you can add a few items to their stockings or wrap them to discover on Christmas morning. This is a great way to help make their treatment more exciting
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By Dr. Lavonne Fore Flossing…it may just be the unsung hero of our oral hygiene routines, yet so many of us skip this important step! So much of our health depends on proper oral hygiene, and flossing helps in more ways than just removing food that gets stuck in between the teeth. Although life can
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Going through orthodontic treatment with braces means you will have to take extra care to clean your teeth thoroughly. To do this, you’ll need to brush your teeth after every meal so you avoid tooth decay. While you should always carefully pick out the right toothbrush, it’s even more important to know which toothbrush to
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Once you’ve completed your orthodontic treatment, you may be feeling on top of the world. You’re now the proud owner of a beautiful smile, all the hard work is done, and all you have to do is sit back and enjoy it. It’s important to note that while the hard work of maintaining your braces
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Since we were young, we’ve heard about how important it is to maintain a healthy smile so that we don’t develop cavities and other problems with our teeth. It’s been said time and time again that proper oral hygiene is imperative to overall health and when you have braces, it is especially important. But why?
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