It’s important to be prepared for the fact that once you have braces, your teeth will become more difficult to care for. Braces contain lots of tiny spaces where food loves to get trapped, which can cause a build up of plaque. This, if neglected, can lead to more serious dental problems. But it’s not […]
Common Dental Problems with Braces
At Grace & Bowman Orthodontics in Fort Walton Beach and Niceville, we offer the best orthodontic care. The best care means making patients aware of some problems that can arise with metal braces – and how to avoid them. Here is some information for patients and their parents from Oral-B: Demineralization: This condition occurs when […]
Braces: Not Just For Kids
Most people associate braces and orthodontic treatment with the sometimes awkward teen and pre-teen years. While large numbers of young people continue to receive orthodontic treatment, more adults than ever before are seeking to improve their health and self-esteem by visiting their orthodontist. The American Association of Orthodontists recently reported that the number of adults seeking […]
Braces: What Are My Options?
When many people think of braces, they likely recall the heavy, painful-looking metal and wire devices of years gone by and schoolyard taunts of “metal mouth” from less-than-sensitive classmates. But orthodontics has come a long way since those days. While metal braces are still in use, patients now have more choices in selecting orthodontic treatments […]