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Manual vs. Electric Toothbrushes for Braces When you wear braces, plaque has more places to accumulate and build up in your mouth. Therefore, it’s important to find an adequate dental hygiene routine. But when it comes to choosing a toothbrush, you might wonder if manual or electric toothbrushes are more effective. There’s no wrong choice
How to Deal with Common Braces Problems In most cases, wearing braces is a problem-free process for aligning and straightening teeth. However, even if you take care of your braces and teeth, there are certain common braces problems that you just can’t avoid. It’s important to know the type of issues that can potentially arise
6 Common Bite Problems in Children and Adults In orthodontics, your “bite” refers to the way the upper and lower teeth come together. In a perfect bite, both the upper and lower teeth should properly meet when biting down. However, due to malocclusions (or bad bites), teeth often improperly meet, thus causing bite problems and
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6 Common Questions to Ask an Orthodontic Specialist An orthodontic consultation is a great opportunity to ask your orthodontic specialist any important questions that you may have. During the initial consultation, this one-on-one time allows you to better understand the process, ensure that you can afford the treatment and check that the orthodontist is the
What are Orthodontic Elastic Bands and How Do They Work? Orthodontic elastics are essential to orthodontic treatment. They play an important role in straightening teeth and ensuring that they move into the correct position. Oftentimes, not wearing them can delay or even prevent your teeth from straightening. We understand that having to wear braces is
5 Tips to Relieve Your Braces Pain The decision to invest in braces is an important one. Even though the end result of a beautiful, healthy smile is worth it, braces can often be uncomfortable at times. Whether it’s when your orthodontist first puts on the braces or when you have your wires tightened, you
Tips to Prevent Teeth Stains and Discoloration After Braces The day the orthodontist removes your braces is an exciting one. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably looked forward to that day since they first put the braces on. With all of the time, money, and patience that you’ve put into your smile, the last
What You Should Know About Playing Sports with Braces A very common concern regarding braces is if undergoing orthodontic treatment will prevent children from playing sports. Student-athletes and parents often worry if they will need to avoid sports for fear of getting a mouth injury on the field or on the court. We understand that
SureSmile: Is it Right For You? When considering orthodontic treatment, it is important that you understand your options and choose the plan that works best for you. One great option is Suresmile. This alternative to traditional braces offers doctors more precision for better results. Treatment of any kind can be nerve-wracking, especially when it comes