While it may seem challenging and, at the very least, unpleasant to kiss while wearing braces, you can still do so, not to mention genuinely enjoy it while lingual braces. Thanks to advancement in orthodontic technology and treatment methods, brackets, archwires, and other components that braces consist of are significantly less obtrusive, which leads to …
Colored Braces There is no reason why wearing braces shouldn’t be a little fun, and getting colored braces – or, more specifically, colored elastics – is a fantastic way to do that. There are several colors available to you, with some of the most popular being shades of red, green, blue, orange, purple, yellow, and …
As the teeth move into different positions, braces can cause some discomfort, including slight tooth sensitivity, gum pain, and, in some cases, jaw pain. These things are normal, certain toothaches do require attention because they aren’t caused by orthodontic care. Are the Braces Causing the Toothache? The recent adjustment of the braces and the …
Becoming accustomed to life with braces means, among other things, understanding what you can and can’t eat. You’ll need to adjust some of your eating habits, staying away from hard, sticky foods. Biting into hard or chewy, sticky foods can end up breaking wires and brackets, which, besides being painful, can end up prolonging treatment. …
Pretzels are not typically included in the list of acceptable foods that most orthodontists in Peoria recommend to their patients whilst undergoing treatment. But, we’re here to tell you that if it’s the correct kind of pretzel, you can still eat them. For instance, soft pretzels shouldn’t cause any issues if you have braces. Ultimately, …
When people get braces, they cannot help but eagerly anticipate seeing their brand-new, gorgeous smile. In order to ensure that you get the results you desire, you must dutifully take care of your teeth. This includes brushing every day and paying attention to the advice of your Phoenix orthodontist, who will be there to guide you …
Welcome to our Friday Focus. Dr. “O”, your Phoenix orthodontist, is here to discuss bimaxillary protrusion, which indicates when a patient’s teeth are spread out. I realize this sounds like a fancy word. We felt it was essential to discuss bimaxillary protrusion because, some months ago, when I made a video on why you shouldn’t …
Welcome to Friday Focus’s latest installment. This is your Phoenix orthodontist, Dr. “O” coming to you from E&S Orthodontics. Today, I want to make it clear that, contrary to popular belief, orthodontic treatment is not exclusively reserved for teenagers, or even adolescents. The answer to the question “Am I too old for braces?” is this: …
Welcome to Friday Focus with Dr. “O”. This week’s topic answers the question, “Does Your Child Need Braces?” There are several signs that a child may need braces and they include mouth breathing, irregular loss of baby teeth, problems biting or chewing, thumb sucking, crowded or misplaced teeth, cheek biting, jaws that are recessed, make …