Braces Safe Recipes
Yes, when you get braces your diet has to be adjusted. No one said that you have to give up great tasting foods! Here are a few tasty recipes safe for braces that can be added to your diet while your…
Protecting Your Teeth During Sports Season
We all love the sports season. There is excitement in the air and spring time is when it all kicks off, but unfortunately with sports come injuries. More times than most it’s the face that sees the most injuries; yet…
The Evolution of Braces
Egyptian mummies have been found with catgut, animal intestines, running along their teeth in a similar fashion to the modern day wire. As early as 1000BC, evidence shows Etruscans using dental appliances on their teeth. Even the ancient Romans used…
Common Types of Malocclusion Explained
Crooked teeth are very problematic for a variety of reasons however; a crooked smile can be far more complicated than it first appears. Diagnosing problems and treatments takes precise analysis of the teeth and gums. When the balance of your…
Healthy School Lunches for Children with Braces
Altering the foods you eat when you get braces is one of the downsides of eventually having a perfect smile. Doing this for adults is difficult, but for children it can be downright impossible. There are quite a few healthy…
Don’t Let Your Braces Ruin Your Spring Break
Spring Break is right around the corner! It’s the time to relax and enjoy a few days away from everything and everyone. Caring for your braces over Spring Break is probably the last thing on your mind. However, you may…
Understanding TMJ Disorder
TMJ Disorder has vastly become an extremely common issue in the country and it continues to bring severe problems for most. However, there are thousands of people who suffer from this disorder yet are unaware they have a medical condition….
When To Seek Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic treatment can be beneficial for patients as young as 6 on up to adults. So how do you know if you need to seek treatment? Here are some of the signs: Overbite Underbite Crossbite Crowded teeth Gaps between…
Preventing Tooth Decalcification
You may have never heard of tooth decalcification but you’ve definitely seen it. More commonly known as white spots, decalcification is actually damage to your teeth but it is entirely preventable. Although commonly associated with braces, tooth decalcification can be…
Would Adult Braces Fix My Smile?
Do you need adult braces? Do you have a malocclusion in your smile? Malocclusion if a fancy orthodontic term used to describe bite issues in your mouth. Malocclusions can be overbites, underbites, crossbites, crooked teeth, gaps and even misaligned…
