Oral Health

Best way to use mouthwash with braces or clear aligners

The Best Ways to Use Mouthwash with Braces or Aligners

It’s always important to keep your smile fresh by keeping up with regular cleaning, but it’s especially crucial when you are in orthodontic treatment with braces. Even though it will be easier to avoid cavities and tooth decay after your treatment is over and your teeth are straight, you will be at a higher risk of plaque buildup during treatment.…

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How can clear retainers solve different types of bites

Types of Bites and How They Affect Your Smile

Most people generally think of getting straight teeth when they think of orthodontics, but there’s a lot more to orthodontic treatment than just appearance. Getting braces or clear aligners can help all aspects of your teeth, including the way you bite down. To get a better understanding of how this works, it helps to understand how each type of bite…

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Why do you have crooked teeth before braces

Why Your Teeth Might Be Crooked

You may already be familiar with the different types of orthodontic treatment and the ways it can fix your smile, but why exactly do teeth get crooked in the first place? Teeth Crookedness Explained A general term like “crookedness” is a bit broad when trying to understand orthodontic correction and how it works. Crooked teeth not only affect the appearance…

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How to tell if you need braces

Do You Need Braces? 4 Ways You Can Tell

Not all issues with your smile are visible. That’s why it’s important to pay attention when it comes to figuring out if you need braces or not. Sometimes, you may feel as though your teeth are straight, so there’s no need to seek the expertise of an orthodontist, but there may be issues under the surface that can cause trouble…

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Why do you need elastics with braces

Jaw Surgery and Braces

You may not realize the severity of a jaw issue when it first begins, especially if your symptoms are manageable at the moment. However, the longer you ignore the issues with your jaw, the more pain and discomfort you risk as you grow older. You see, our jaws are meant to function in harmony with each other, so one small…

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