Gone are the days when the only option to correct misaligned teeth was through traditional braces. Dental care has become increasingly advanced in recent years, and now, there is a range of treatment options for those looking to improve their smile. With Invisalign, you have a subtle solution to improving your teeth. Invisalign is a […]
Braces are a popular orthodontic treatment that can correct misaligned teeth, bite problems, and other dental issues. While braces are an effective way to improve oral health and enhance your smile, they come with some lifestyle changes. One change you’ll need to embrace is the kind of food you can eat. You can eat chocolate […]
Your permanent retainer is an important part of keeping your teeth beautifully straight after all the time you spent wearing braces. Flossing between the teeth closest to your retainer is essential for keeping your mouth healthy, but flossing around your lingual wire requires a slight change to how you flossed with braces. It might be […]
What to Expect While Wearing Braces Whether you choose traditional braces or Invisalign, it’s worth noting the treatment is moving your teeth. Healthy teeth generally do an excellent job of staying in place. It’s how we can break down food. So it’s no surprise you’d feel something when an orthodontic appliance starts pulling and pushing […]
All smiles are unique and beautiful, but not everyone is born with naturally straight teeth or an aligned bite. Misaligned teeth can affect your self-esteem and cause wear and tear on your teeth, gum, and jaws. Orthodontics is a way to achieve the straight smile you’ve always envisioned. Invisalign is a type of orthodontics that […]
You’ve heard it time and time again: flossing is essential to keeping your teeth healthy and clean. If you’ve heard your dentist say this during an exam, you might have protested that it’s too difficult to floss when wearing braces. We don’t blame you. Flossing can be really challenging if you have braces, but it […]
Braces are a common treatment option for fixing misalignment in the teeth or jaw. In fact, the Canadian Association of Orthodontics reports that more than 4 million people wear braces in Canada and the United States alone. We all know what braces are, but many people still believe that they’re just for teens. However, more […]
Invisalign is the answer to many people’s prayers for an alternative to braces. They’re sleek, low-profile, and not uncomfortable. Unlike braces, they don’t stick out much. That means you don’t have to learn how to enunciate your words all over again. But there are some unique restrictions on your day-to-day worth knowing, especially when it […]
The goal with any orthodontic treatment is straight, beautiful teeth. While dentists and orthodontists are excited by starting patients on the journey toward straight teeth, there are a couple of things to take into account before undergoing treatment. One of the first things patients will need to address is how they would like the treatment […]
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