Braces-Friendly Christmas Cookies
Christmas is coming, and as sure as Santa will arrive Christmas night with gifts in tow, families will be enjoying their favorite Christmas cookies during the holiday season. And while just about everyone loves Christmas cookies, and have their own personal favorites, kids and adults who wear braces should avoid hard cookies, cookies with hard […]
Ceramic Braces Stain-Fighting Tips
Many patients rave about ceramic braces because they are clear, which makes them less noticeable to others, and extremely effective at improving your smile. Still, staining remains a concern for many patients. At Grace & Bowman Orthodontics in Fort Walton Beach and Niceville, we offer patients a variety of braces to straighten their teeth, improve […]
Thanksgiving Is Coming
Thanksgiving arrives later this month and all of us at Grace & Bowman Orthodontics in Fort Walton Beach and Niceville want to wish all our patients and their families a healthy and happy holiday. We hope it’s filled with family, friends and all your favorite foods! At Grace & Bowman, we know from experience that […]
Halloween Candy Woes
Halloween will be here soon and trick-or-treaters and their parents will be out in full force to enjoy the night of costumes and fun. But for children and teens with braces, Halloween can be challenging, with homeowners giving out candy that may prove troublesome for brace-wearing trick-or-treaters. This holiday is fun for all, but the […]
What to Expect When Your Braces Come Off – Part 2
We know how exciting it is to finally get your braces removed. Finally getting to see your brand-new million dollar smile is a huge event for anyone – teens and adults alike. Here is some more information about what to expect when your braces come off. For additional information, or to schedule your orthodontist appointment, […]
What to Expect When Your Braces Come Off – Part 1
It has probably been at least year or two. You have had to deal with uncomfortable braces on your teeth, a ton of orthodontist appointments, wearing rubber bands, feeling aches and pains, and not being able to eat some of the foods that you love. But it is almost over – your braces are ready […]
Five easy ways to care for your braces
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 […]
