Getting braces has become a rite of passage for most teenagers, but there is no more exciting day in an adolescent’s life than getting their braces off. While this is a very exciting time, it can be scary too if you do not know what to expect. Your days with braces may be coming to […]
Healthy Snack Foods for Kids With Braces
When your child first gets braces, you’ll quickly discover that there’s a long list of foods that are now off limits. This is because hard or sticky foods like taffy, pretzels, suckers, apples and nuts, can become stuck in the braces or cause damage to them. Naturally, these restrictions can make providing healthy snacks a […]
Benefits of Laser Gum Sculpting
Laser gum sculpting is a procedure that involves a laser to remove and re-shape excessive gum tissue. There are both cosmetic and oral health benefits that can be reaped from laser gum sculpting. Below is a list of some of the benefits that can be reaped from laser gum sculpting: Correct a Gummy Smile A […]
Orthodontics for Adults – What Are My Options?
More adults are getting braces these days. In many cases, they are doing so because they need them and their parents weren’t able to afford them. In other cases, they have simply become more aware that having straight teeth is good for both their looks and their health. Adults who get braces, regardless of type, […]
Teeth Whitening After Braces
Braces can be a long haul, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The day will finally arrive when those metal brackets and wires will become a thing of the past, leaving behind a set of beautifully aligned teeth. However, there is one problem. Discoloration of the teeth is common, especially where […]
Accelerated Orthodontics with AcceleDent
What Is AcceleDent®? AcceleDent® is a treatment that has been clinically proven to shorten the amount of time that a person needs orthodontic treatment. In fact, studies have shown that it can help straighten teeth up to 50 percent faster. Keep in mind that the average orthodontic treatment time is around 24 months. Because AcceleDent® […]
What is a Carriere Distalizer
If you or your child is entering the world of orthodontic treatment, you are going to hear a lot of terms tossed around by your orthodontist. Questions are sure to arise as you learn more about your treatment plan, the length of treatment, and all of the options that you have at your disposal. Times […]
Cleaning Your Vivera Retainer: Learn more about this procedure
These days, many people are interested in optimizing the appearance of their teeth. In many cases, this means wearing braces to make the teeth straighter. As many orthodontists will tell you, wearing a retainer after having braces can be critically important to ensure that the teeth remain straight. Oftentimes, patients opt to purchase a Vivera […]
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Taking care of your teeth can be a big job. Some of us are lucky enough to have a healthy set of teeth and healthy gums so that the work is not too difficult. Others struggle with mouth, teeth, gum, bite and jaw issues that go beyond simply brushing and flossing twice a day. This […]
The Benefits of Water for a Healthy Smile
We’ve all heard that we need to drink eight to ten glasses of water per day for our body. The body needs water to function, to stay hydrated and to keep all of its systems running properly. But our organs aren’t the only thing that need water. Water is a key ingredient to a healthy […]
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