How To Floss with Braces
Flossing can be more than a little tricky to master when you first get your braces! The following instructions and tips will help you effectively floss with braces, and keep your teeth and gums healthy during treatment.
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7 Things You Must Know Before Trying Invisalign
Invisalign clear aligners are for adults and teens who want to straighten their teeth without the obvious look of braces. But before choosing this orthodontic treatment option, there are a few important factors you should consider.
Dating with Braces
A common concern among teens and adults undergoing orthodontic treatment is how to naviagte dating with braces. To help, here are some tips and ideas for not letting your braces get in the way of your romantic endeavors!
What is an Orthodontic Specialist?
Most people know that to have your teeth straightened, you go to an orthodontist. But many people don’t know exactly what it means to be an orthodontist, and what that entails. Today, we’d like to enlighten you!
Orthodontic Emergencies: Don’t Panic!
Every once in a while, our patients encounter an emergency situation with their braces or orthodontic treatment. Here, we’ll teach you how to recognize an emergency, and what to do about it!
A Day in the Life of a Braces-Wearer
For many people who are looking at undergoing orthodontic treatment, one of the most worrisome considerations is how treatment will impact day-to-day life.
How Straight Teeth Affect Your Self Confidence
Having misaligned teeth can make some people feel self-conscious about their smiles. If that sounds like you, orthodontics can help!
What Causes Malocclusion?
'Malocclusion' is a word that refers to a misalignment of the teeth. Malocclusions can cause many serious oral health issues, and are generally caused by either inherited and behavioural factors.
Why Shouldn't Children Use Invisalign?
Invisalign clear aligners are both convenient and extremely low-profile as orthodontic treatments go. However, they aren’t for everyone, and children are typically better off with more traditional orthodontic treatment options.
4 Myths About Braces
There is all sorts of misinformation about braces and the orthodontic process floating around online, and this can sometimes make people avoid treatment altogether, or relapse treatment they’ve already had. Here, we’d like to clear up 4 common myths about braces.