After careful evaluation of your teeth, braces are often the best alternative to correct your orthodontic problems such as crooked teeth or a misaligned bite. Having a straight, beautiful smile will benefit you in many ways. Not only will it increase your confidence in your appearance, you can also avoid more serious dental problems in […]
The Importance of Having Realistic Expectations with Braces
You may have recently been told by your dentist that you require orthodontic treatment. Whether it’s issues with spacing, your bite or the alignment of your teeth, it is obvious when you do not have straight teeth, and you’ll need braces to enhance your smile. However, before you get started with treatment, it is crucial […]
Caring for Teeth After Braces
When a child or adult gets braces, it will usually take about eighteen months to a couple of years before they are removed. The amount of time depends on how much correction the teeth need. In any case, this is a significant amount of time, and if both the braces in conjunction with the teeth […]
Types of Braces
Although you may not have been lucky enough to have been born with perfect teeth, treatment with braces can make a tremendous difference in your appearance. It can get overwhelming looking at all of the different types of braces, however. Are Traditional Braces Still Popular? Traditional braces have improved since they were first introduced. They […]
How Does Fluoride Strengthen Teeth?
There is a reason why fluoride is added to toothpaste and drinking water. Studies show that this compound has the power to strengthen teeth, and it’s added to almost every type of toothpaste on the market. Some studies show that adding fluoride to drinking water can reduce cavities by as much as 30 percent. In […]
What Should I Do After My Braces Come Off?
The day that dental braces come off marks a major milestone in the life of any orthodontic patient. However, the removal of braces is not exactly the final phase of orthodontic treatment. After all of the hardware comes off the straightened teeth, a retainer has to be worn to prevent a relapse. Patients can wear […]