Your child is about to embark on a new adventure. But are they ready? Probably not. Mom and Dad, it’s up to you to prepare them for the first chapter of their forever smile story. Help them get ready with these seven tips: 1. Get answers. Do your homework and have answers ready for questions …
A beautiful smile shouldn’t break the bank. That’s why we work with our patients to make braces affordable. Here are just a few ways you can save money: 0% Financing — You read right! We can set you up with a low monthly payment plan that’s 100% interest-free. No surprises. Just the cost of …
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Oh snap! Something’s gone wrong with your braces and you’re not sure what to do. Don’t panic. If a wire or bracket comes loose, contact your orthodontist. Same goes for a lost or broken aligner. He or she can tell you to come in right away or wait until your next appointment. Apply First Aid …
We all have smile goals, and no one is better equipped to help you achieve yours than an orthodontist (also known as an orthodontic specialist). Here’s why: Certified orthodontic specialists receive extra training. Both dentists and orthodontists are doctors who provide oral care for children and adults, but they do so in different ways. Dentists focus …
5 Reasons Adults Have Something to Smile About Did you know braces aren’t just for kids? Not anymore! Today, close to 1.7 million Americans and Canadians over 18 wear braces, according to the American Association of Orthodontists. The fact is you’re never too old for orthodontic treatment. Teeth can move at any age. Maybe you …
“When does my child need to see an orthodontist?” is a common question we get from parents. The American Academy of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends children see an orthodontist by age 7 — and for good reason. Orthodontists do more than straighten teeth. Sure, an attractive smile may be a patient’s desired outcome, but the bite’s health (the …
You can order just about anything for delivery these days, including braces. But should you? Online companies offer a cheap solution for straightening teeth without a visit to a dentist or orthodontist in person. These companies usually have patients take an impression of their teeth using putty and a tray. You mail the impressions back …
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Tobacco is a detriment to your teeth, gums, and mouth. Learn more the effects of smoking on your dental health and the dental health of your child.
ORAL PIERCINGS: THE FACTS Teens look to oral piercing as an awesome form of self-expression. However, the medical community almost unanimously views it as a dangerous practice. Here’s why. Piercings promote dental problems Any puncture of the tongue, lip, cheek, and uvula (the tiny tissue that hangs at the back of the throat) is considered …
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DOES MY CHILD NEED A MOUTHGUARD? Yes! Children should wear mouthguards when playing any type of contact sport (football, hockey, boxing), non-contact sports (softball, baseball, soccer), or recreational activity (skateboarding, mountain biking). The mouth guard will protect your child’s soft tissue, tongue and lips and reduce the risk chipping or breaking teeth during these activities. …
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