Approximately 4.5 million people in America wear braces or other orthodontic appliances to straighten their teeth and correct dental issues according to a recent report from the American Association for Orthodontics. Though most of them are in their teens, about 20 percent are adults, some of whom are in their 50s and beyond. Regardless of age or how long a patient has been … [Read more...]
6 Sneaky Signs Your Child Needs an Orthodontic Exam
Almost every parent wonders if their child will need braces at some point. Although some signs like an overbite or crooked teeth are apparent early on, others are not so easy to spot. It can be challenging to catch these symptoms before they begin to cause a problem with your child's teeth. When your child is exhibiting one or more of these subtle signs, you should take … [Read more...]
How to Take Care of Invisalign – Tips and Tricks
Taking care of your Invisalign is a fairly simple process, particularly since they were designed to be easily removed for when you want to eat and drink. However, one of the secret to brilliant smiles is that just because Invisalign can be taken out, doesn’t mean you can forget about the necessary cleaning – keeping it clean and free of germs is part of the overall treatment, … [Read more...]
How to Clean Your Teeth Properly When You Wear Braces?
If you have been fitted with braces it's important that you brush your teeth properly every day. You're wearing them because your teeth need to be fixed, so don't let new problems develop by being lazy. Your dentist should have taught you how the brush them when they were fitted, but young people don't listen and they can forget things easily. We're going to go through all the … [Read more...]