Braces are a strong and reliable appliance that can help you achieve the smile of your dreams. However, that’s only the case if you do everything you can to keep them in tip-top shape. If you have questions about oral hygiene with braces, caring for your appliance can be quite tough. So, our orthodontists encourage you… Read more »
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Tips for a Successful Orthodontic Journey
If you want to have a successful orthodontic journey, then there are things you need to do to keep your teeth, gums and appliance in tip-top shape. The more you care for your smile and braces, the better chance you have of achieving your perfect smile. So, our orthodontista would like to help you have… Read more »
Clean Your Smile in Braces With a Water Flosser
It’s very important to clean and care for your teeth and gums regularly with good oral hygiene techniques, and this is especially vital when wearing braces. This is because there are many dangerous substances, like plaque and bacteria, that cling to the teeth, gumline, wires, and brackets and threaten the smile. Fortunately, there are many tools… Read more »
Got Braces? This Is How to Save Your Gums During Orthodontic Treatment
If you are aligning your smile with braces, it’s important to do all you can to avoid gum disease on a regular basis. Gum disease forms when the plaque on your teeth doesn’t get removed. The plaque then continues to grow and irritates your gums and alters your oral health. When you have braces, it… Read more »
The Best Way to Use Orthodontic Wax
If you are suffering from sore or cut gums and cheeks because of your metal braces, then it’s time to take advantage of your orthodontic wax. To help you use the product properly so you can have the relief you deserve, our orthodontic team encourages you to use the following instructions: –Wash your hands: Make… Read more »
Any Damage to Your Braces Will Need Timely Repair to Prevent Alignment Complications
The braces installed in your mouth by Dr. have been designed and assembled to be rather durable. However, they are not impervious to damage from certain foods and activities. If some piece of hardware bends, breaks or loosens, the change in tension could lead to alignment complications. It could even increase the number of adjustment… Read more »
