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How to Brush and Floss with Braces

How to Brush and Floss with Braces Maintaining proper dental hygiene is very important, and the addition of braces can make this process challenging. Taking care of your teeth and braces not only prevents common dental problems, but it can also minimize your treatment time. It can be difficult to maneuver your toothbrush and dental

5 Signs Your Child Needs Braces

5 Signs Your Child Needs Braces It's never too early to consider the possibility your child needs braces. These teeth-straighteners can help your little ones have more than just dazzling smiles. They can also boost their oral health and general well-being. That's why it's important to consider how your child feels about his or her

Top 5 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Braces and Orthodontic Treatment

Top 5 Tips to Prepare Your Child for Braces and Orthodontic Treatment Despite the myths of children being afraid of going to the dentist, nearly 70 percent of children report liking the visit to the dentist. But even so, if your child is heading to get braces and undergo orthodontic treatment, they're probably going into it

Invisible Ways to Straighten Teeth: What Are Lingual Braces?

Invisible Ways to Straighten Teeth: What Are Lingual Braces? Seeing an adult with braces or other teeth straightening devices used to be an anomaly. Now, it's not strange at all. In fact, one survey even found that adult teeth straightening treatments have increased by 58 percent! It's more common to see adults wearing braces, but that

4 Benefits of Invisalign Over Traditional Metal Braces

4 Benefits of Invisalign Over Traditional Metal Braces Getting braces can be scary. There's all that metal, and the pain, and the not-so-great shiny smile. But there's no reason to avoid fixing your smile just because you're afraid of braces. You may be a candidate for Invisalign, an aligner that can be used instead of traditional

How to Choose an Orthodontist in Milwaukee

How to Choose an Orthodontist in Milwaukee, WI Choosing the right orthodontist can be a trying task, especially if you are also trying to find one for your child. You want to ensure they are seeing a professional with a proven, positive track record. You also want to make sure that they will provide a

The Do’s and Don’ts of Braces Care

The Do's and Don'ts of Braces Care What if a few small mistakes ended up costing you hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars? It may sound crazy, but this can happen when you don't know how to take care of braces. However, when you've mastered the art of braces care, you'll know exactly what you should (and

4 Signs You Might Need a Retainer Replacement

4 Signs You Might Need a Retainer Replacement Did you know crooked teeth can result in tooth decay, gingivitis, and increased cavities? While many people take the first step to straighten their teeth, they often forget about the following steps, such as smile maintenance, retainer replacements, and maintaining good ongoing dental hygiene. Forgoing a retainer will cause

Do I Need Braces? 5 Reasons to Consider Them

Do I Need Braces? 5 Reasons to Consider Them Has your smile never been your strong suit? Have you smiled without showing teeth as long as you can remember? It probably never occurred to you that it might be a good idea to consider braces. Braces don't have the stigma that they used to have.

What Is Malocclusion?

What Is Malocclusion? Do you have misaligned teeth? Feeling insecure about your looks because of it? You don't have to! Believe it or not, only 35 percent of adults have perfect teeth. In fact, most people have malocclusion (also known as "poor bite") to some extent. This condition can manifest as a cross bite, under bite, open

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