Braces are placed to straighten and improve the appearance and the bite of the teeth. Teeth that are crowded and overlapping are more difficult to clean and can lead to long term problems such as gum disease and tooth decay. After having braces, your straight teeth will be much easier to look after and you … Read more
Anyone who has braces knows that it’s not all fun and games. The process of getting your teeth nice and straight comes with the discomfort of having braces. There are a few reasons why braces hurt such as getting ulcers from the brackets and wires, and also the pain of your teeth shifting into their … Read more
Choosing what type of braces to get can be a big decision. You will probably have to wear them for a year or two so you want to make the right decision. Your orthodontist will obviously need to make the final decision based on your particular teeth, but you may still be given a couple … Read more
Wearing braces is rarely much fun, but it’s something that is necessary for some people. Both children and adults wear braces for a number of reasons, whether it is to have a more beautiful smile, to correct an overbite or to address complications associated with misaligned teeth. As uncomfortable as wearing braces can be, the … Read more
When wearing braces, there are plenty of foods that you shouldn’t eat. These foods can cause damage to the wires which then damage your teeth. You will want to avoid these foods and eliminate them completely from your diet. The more you follow this rule the better your results will be. If you are unsure … Read more
During your treatment you can encounter a few issues with your brackets, wires, and chains. One of the things you might wonder is what happens if your braces wire is loose? A part of your treatment will be the wire becoming loose from the last bracket. This can lead to the wire poking you at … Read more
Your braces can easily get stained from eating. The biggest culprit in this problem is curry. Curry can easily stain your ceramic braces and the elastics/rubber bands/ligatures too. The brackets themselves don’t usually have stains but all the other components are. This can make your smile unattractive because any color will be prominent when your … Read more
Life when wearing braces doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact it can be quite simple once you get used to them. Most people have this thought that braces will come in the way of everything that you do. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. Over the last few decades, braces technology has improved … Read more
Congratulations on making the decision of investing in your smile and fixing your teeth. This is the first step to a new you. A you with a better oral health and the perfect smile. This article will look at how you go about the process of having braces put on. We’ll discuss the entire process … Read more
When you get your orthodontics, it is essential that you brush them properly. Clean brackets means clean teeth, which will lead to a great smile. Timing First thing we’d like to talk about is when you should clean your brackets/wires and brush your teeth. Ideally, the best time for you to brush your teeth is … Read more