How to Store & Care For Your Retainer
When you're not wearing your retainer, it's very important to take care of it and store it properly. Here’s how to keep it clean and damage free.
What Happens During An Adjustment Appointment?
About every 4 - 6 weeks during your orthodontic treatment, you'll attend an appointment at our office to have your braces adjusted. This is a necessary component of your treatment and should not be put off.
Tongue Thrusting
Tongue thrusting (otherwise known as immature swallow or reverse swallowing) is an orofacial muscular imbalance that causes the tongue to protrude through the anterior incisors when a person swallows, speaks, and sometimes even when the tongue is at rest. If left unaddressed, it can cause serious orthodontic problems.
Treatment Options for Adults Who Need Braces
Until recent years, the majority of people who had braces were children and teens. Today, more and more adults are choosing to undergo orthodontic treatment, and they have their own set of unique challenges to go with it.
The Pros & Cons of Translucent Ceramic Braces
If traditional braces or clear aligners aren't right for you, 'translucent' ceramic braces are another great low profile orthodontic treatment option. But keep in mind that there are a few important factors to consider before you choose this option.
How Long Do I have to Wear My Retainer?
Our patients are sometimes a bit dismayed when they find out that they'll have to wear a retainer after their braces treatment is complete. Here’s some information about how long they need to be worn.
Caring for Your Teeth After Braces
We know how exciting it is for our patients when their braces finally come off – we're excited too! But now the work of maintaining your straight new smile begins. Here's what to do.
Sports Mouth Guards for Braces
For those who have braces and play sports, there are few pieces of equipment more important than a sports mouth guard.
5 Braces-Friendly Dinner Ideas
Meal planning isn't always easy when you or a family member has braces. Here are 5 simple but delicious and braces-friendly dinner ideas that will help mix things up, and will appeal to children and adults alike!
Retainers: What Are They, And Why Do I Need One?
Choosing to undergo orthodontic treatment is a really big decision, and it's made even more so by the fact that even when your braces come off, you have to commit to wearing a retainer, at least periodically, for the rest of your life.