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 […]
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 […]
Will Wisdom Teeth Mess Up My Braces?
Wisdom teeth are a third set of molars that usually come in anywhere from 17 to 25 years old. Coincidentally, this age bracket is a popular time for orthodontic work, and many people are in braces or will soon have them taken off. It can be disconcerting in this time period to see completely new […]
Preventing Tooth Decay While Wearing Braces
Many people are unaware that plaque and most dental issues are caused primarily by bacteria. Bacteria can turn into plaque and tartar, which can cause even more issues and buildup. Every person is different. The way plaque is produced in a person’s mouth differs from others. At Runnels Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, we want to […]
How Do Braces Move My Teeth?
Several people are preparing to go through the process of wearing braces but, what they often do not know, is what exactly happens? Wires forcing teeth to move can seem a little scary at first, but once someone understands the process, its threatening nature quickly diminishes. At Runnels Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, we specialize in […]
Essential Tips on How To Keep Your Breath Fresh with Braces
Bad breath is an embarrassing but often avoidable consequence of having braces. The main reason why braces wearers suffer from bad breath is that the bacteria in the mouth that actually cause bad breath have much more to cling to, and so can multiply with ease. How to keep your breath fresh? Here are some […]
Braces or Invisalign – Which is Right for Me?
Both braces and Invisalign are viable methods for medical treatment in straightening teeth and promoting their proper function. While braces uses metal wires to straighten teeth into proper alignment, Invisalign offers a clear, plastic means for treatment. Both treatments are viable, but one might be more suitable for you than the other. At M. Scott […]
Musical Instruments and Braces
The holiday season is filled with family, food and of course, music. Chances are you have listened to your favorite holiday songs and carols or taken in a holiday concert this season. Which leads us to a question: Can you play a musical instrument while wearing braces? The answer is Yes! But you might have […]
Importance of Flossing with Braces
You still need to do things like brush your teeth while wearing braces. Flossing is especially important because it can remove things from your teeth that brushing and mouthwashes leave behind. You need to learn how to properly floss while wearing braces to prevent doing any damage. You want to floss one to two times […]
Adult Braces
Childhood is the optimal time for straightening the teeth. However, for one reason or another, people many times don’t make that choice in their youth. One reason for this is the high cost of braces. An average range of the cost of braces is $5,000 to $7,500. Braces are not used only to give an […]
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