Braces

Braces are a form of orthodontia using brackets on the teeth and wire to adjust and straighten teeth. The length of treatment will vary depending on the patient, compliance and degree of...

While your teeth are being realigned with braces, maintaining good dental hygiene is more important than ever. However, the arch wires and brackets of the braces make brushing and flossing in...

When getting your new braces you will want to take extra care to keep the braces intact and your teeth in good health

As kids, we are taught to brush and floss our teeth on a regular basis to avoid cavities and gum diseases. Orthodontic braces can make normal brushing of the teeth more difficult, but special...

Many people use braces to correct lopsided teeth and to have a more enjoyable smile. Wearing braces also helps to keep the mouth stronger. Dental braces are made from different materials...

Many children, young adults and older patients receive braces to improve tooth alignment, jaw structure and overall well being. There are different types of braces used for different reasons....

Anyone who has braces knows how much of a challenge it can be adapting to them. It's almost as if you have to learn to speak, eat, and practice your oral hygiene habits all over again. Brushing...

Wearing braces is already a challenge especially when everyone is asking to see them and you are embarrassed to smile. You may have just eaten a salad and still have a piece of lettuce stuck in...

The Platypus Flosser is an amazing new discovery in Orthodontic Hygiene. It is a revolutionary flossing aid that allows patients to floss their entire mouth in under 2 minutes without threading a...

If you want to wear your braces for the shortest treatment time possible, you'd better know how to take care of them. Taking care of your braces doesn't just benefit your teeth, it benefits your...

When I was in high school, I upgraded from a retainer to braces. To me, braces were a serious downer, something that hid the real me from the world. However, when I stopped thinking that way and...

While you are wearing braces, it is very important to keep up good dental hygiene. It may seem harder to try brushing or flossing your teeth with braces, but with a few simple steps you can...

When you are sporting a tinny smile, oral hygiene is the name of the game. It may be harder to do, but I believe that it is even more necessary that you do it. The main reason for this is that...

Whether you are an adult or a teenager, the achy gums, sore cheeks, food restrictions and plain awkwardness of wearing braces can be a long and unpleasant ordeal. Thankfully, coping mechanisms...

While braces are a pain for many adults and teenagers, few people complain about the results from wearing braces. However, there are many things you need to keep in mind while caring for your braces.

From an early age we are taught to brush and floss regularly to avoid cavities and gum disease. Orthodontic braces present an can discourage good brushing habits. To maintain oral health and...

Flossing around braces is one of the surest ways to keep teeth healthy. Because the metal fittings and wires create small places for food to get caught, it is particularly important to floss daily...