It’s the day you’ve been waiting for since you begin thinking about straightening your teeth. If you are preparing to have your braces removed, following the instructions of your dentist is critical to maintaining the straight, even, beautiful results you’ve achieved. 1. Wear Your Retainer Depending on the specifics of your bite, the orthodontist may […]
Braces for Kids: How Young Can They Start Orthodontic Treatment?
Malocclusion, or an imperfect positioning of the teeth, is one of the most common oral health issues in children. In addition to being a cosmetic problem, failing to treat malocclusion could result in chipped teeth, speech impediments, and even difficulty eating. This has left many parents wondering when their child will be old enough for […]
Invisalign vs Traditional Braces for Teens
Every parent wants what is best for their children, and this includes having great oral health and a beautiful smile. Unfortunately, it does not take much for your child’s smile to become overcrowded or their teeth to erupt in the wrong position. Also referred to as malocclusion, the improper positioning of one’s permanent teeth can […]
Maintain Straight Teeth after Braces with Vivera Retainers
Modern orthodontic devices such as Invisalign aligners and metal braces are incredibly effective. Patients though will need to make some lifestyle changes to maintain a straight and healthy smile after their treatment has concluded. For many, this will include the use of a retainer for the rest of their life. If you are currently being […]
Everything you need to know what Foods to Avoid with Braces
Braces are the only option for most people to get perfectly straight teeth, but it does not come without some major compromises. One of the most difficult things for someone with braces to handle is avoiding his or her favorite foods. Eating certain foods will keep the braces from properly straightening your teeth. These are […]
How Do Braces Move Teeth
Even though many of us see patients with braces almost every day, not everyone understands how they work and why they are so important. Braces can be used to pull your teeth back into your proper position when malocclusion, misalignment of the teeth, occurs. Why Malocclusion Occurs For the vast majority of patients, malocclusion is […]
Will Wisdom Teeth affect My Braces?
Whether you are getting braces or your kids have an appointment scheduled with the orthodontist, you may have some concerns about the wisdom teeth growing in. You know that braces cannot go on the teeth until all of the baby teeth have fallen out, but you aren’t quite sure what happens in terms of the […]
Braces vs Invisalign
If you’re considering getting either braces or Invisalign to straighten your teeth or the teeth of someone you love, you probably have some questions and concerns. Which method is most effective? How can I get the best results for my money? Invisalign and braces both have a great deal to offer patients who want to […]
Different Types of Braces
Once upon a time, people who needed braces had only one choice: the infamous “railroad tracks.” These days, people have more options. Here are some of the different types of braces that are available at Runnels Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Metal/Traditional Braces These are the braces most people think of when they hear the word […]
Getting Braces Off: What to Expect
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 […]
