It’s critical that children with braces maintain a high level of dental hygiene. You may have noticed the anxiety in children with braces, who perhaps ask themselves, “Does it hurt when you get braces off?” or “Can you eat pizza with braces?” As a parent, you should help your child keep their teeth clean and […]
5 Ways Braces Improve Oral Hygiene
There are countless reasons to get braces – from teeth that require additional care to create the perfect shape to those that may cause pain, or even for personal aesthetic reasons. From children to adults, orthodontic work is more common than ever before. When it comes to keeping your teeth clean on a day-to-day basis, […]
Maintaining oral hygiene during Invisalign
Invisalign® remains one of the most popular and effective ways of giving you a perfect smile. This technique uses clear, custom-made aligners to straighten your teeth and they take almost the same time as traditional braces. If you’re planning to straighten your teeth using Invisalign®, you also need to learn ways of maintaining oral hygiene […]
What is Oral Hygiene?
Hygiene is the practice of cleanliness, and oral hygiene means keeping your teeth, gums and tongue clean. This goes a long way to preventing dental problems such as cavities in your teeth, gingivitis and periodontal diseases on your gums and bad breath. Good oral hygiene is essential for everyone, but it is especially necessary if […]
How Oral Hygiene Affects Your Whole Body
Brushing and flossing your teeth and regular dentist visits will help maintain your teeth and gum health, but many people are unaware that good oral hygiene is also very important for their general health. Problems in one area of the body often indicate problems in seemingly unrelated areas. For example, oral problems may actually be […]
Healthy Habits for Good Oral Hygiene
Oral hygiene is very important for good health as well as good looks. Caring for the mouth and teeth should be part of a daily routine to keep this part of the body in good working order. A few minutes each day with minimal expense can lead to beautiful teeth and gums. At Runnels Orthodontics […]
