Category: Orthodontics
Soft Drinks And Orthodontic Care
Soft drinks, even diet versions, along with energy, sports and fruit drinks, contain acids that can cause a lot of problems for patients under orthodontic care. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) highly recommends that patients in orthodontic treatment avoid acidic drinks which have low pH levels. They even put together a handout titled “Soft …
What Is Not Normal In A 7 Year Old Child?
While the majority of children at this age don’t need any orthodontic treatment, there’s a significant percentage that do need early interceptive treatment, for problems that include excess space, top teeth sticking out, upper teeth that are stuck behind the lower teeth, etc. Following is brief overview of what’s not normal in a 7-year-old that …
5 Reasons Why You May Wish To Get Your Teeth Whitened
If you’re like most people, you’ve considered whitening your teeth. As a matter of fact, teeth whitening is the most requested cosmetic service today and according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, its popularity continues to rise. Despite the fact that teeth aren’t actually meant to be bright white, nobody wants them to look …
Great Braces Friendly Recipes
Orthodontic patients don’t need to give up on eating tasty foods. Sure, there will be some necessary modifications, however, there are a wide variety of healthy, “braces friendly” foods to choose from for everything from the main courses to desserts and snacks. We also mention “healthy” because a diet rich in essential nutrients isn’t just …
Top 3 Trends In Adult Orthodontics | Friday Focus
Adult orthodontics has witnessed significant advancements in recent years, catering to the growing demand for orthodontic treatment among adults. Here are the top three trends that are shaping the field of adult orthodontics: Clear Aligners: Clear aligners have revolutionized the field of orthodontics, particularly for adult patients. These nearly invisible, custom-made trays are designed to …
5 Tips for Effectively Cleaning Your Teeth While Wearing Braces
While braces do all of the hard work when it comes to providing you with a beautiful smile, it’s up to you help keep your oral hygiene in great condition during the alignment process. The wires and brackets that are used in some orthodontic appliances can easily catch small food particles, and usually impede the …
Top Tips for Looking after Your Braces
Once you start wearing braces, your life is going to change for a while. You’ll be given a list of foods not to eat, you’ll have special toothbrushes and flosses to use along with rinses that will make it easier to take care of oral health. At first, it may seem a little overwhelming, but …
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5 Reasons You May Need Braces
Most people associate sparkling white, even teeth with beauty and health, but a lot of people aren’t fortunate enough to have perfect teeth. If you’ve never had orthodontic treatment, but always suspected that it could help you, itís time to consider braces. That said, it’s understandable that people put off having braces, both due to …
What Color Braces Should You Choose?
So, you’ve accepted the idea that you need to get braces and that you’re probably going to have them for the next couple of years. If you’ve chosen not to get invisible braces (Invisalign, etc.) or ceramic braces (and brackets) you’ve probably decided to keep a low profile when it comes to your braces. If …
10 Little Known Orthodontic Facts
Did you know that the Academy of Periodontology has reported that 50% of people taking a related survey have said that a person’s smile is the first thing that they notice about them? Well, it’s true and the following 10 little known orthodontic facts (some just for fun) can help you along you and your …
What Is MI Paste And When Should I Use It?
MI Paste is a topical treatment that releases phosphate and calcium into the tooth, as a result, filling pores, strengthening the enamel, acid damage reversal as well as help prevent tooth decay. MI Paste is a much more effective treatment than even advanced fluoride treatments because while fluoride can help strengthen tooth enamel, it canít …
What Are Invisible Braces?
All of us want a great smile, however a lot of us need help achieving one. The good news is that straight teeth and a renewed smile doesn’t need to come from metal braces anymore. Invisible braces provide an esthetically pleasing, hardly visible alternative to conventional metal wire/bracket braces. These innovative braces are developed using …