Most patients make little, if any, adjustments to their diet. With that said, it’s also important to know what foods could aggravate your teeth and braces. The following few types of food may cause trouble: A) Hard Foods – These foods can loosen the cement, break the brackets attached, or bend your wires. B) Sticky …
Orthodontic treatment is where pressure is applied to the tooth in a consistent manner in the direction to which the tooth needs to move. This orthodontic pressure must be a light, continuous force. In other words, to move teeth, the pressure must be 24 hours a day. With pressure from your braces, your tooth begins …
Choosing a good orthodontist Phoenix offers seems difficult at times. You know that you need to find a professional who offers exceptional services in a high quality manner, of course, but you are not sure where to turn. With so many options and so much information out there, it can be a bit overwhelming. You …
When you are getting closer to the end of your treatment your orthodontist should start talking with you about post orthodontic treatment. The most common post orthodontic treatment is the use of a retainer to “retain” your teeth’s look and feel. The problem with retainers though are that often our patients lose them or they …