When you start thinking about orthodontics, you may be wondering: how long does it take to get used to braces? Will I have to deal with a sore mouth, or with braces pain? I’m sharing my top 9 tips for getting through the beginning of your braces journey.
If you want affordable braces, you can explore metal braces, insurance, financing and targeted funds. But don’t sacrifice quality to save a few dollars. Your results won’t be great…and you’ll probably spend more money in the long run, to finally get the smile you always wanted!
Learning how to brush your teeth with braces and flossing with braces can be challenging. The brackets on your teeth make it difficult to properly clean around them. And they make it harder to use traditional dental floss.
Adult braces are so on trend. In fact, more than 1 million adults in the U.S. and Canada are currently wearing braces. Which means, if you’re thinking about adult orthodontics, you’re not alone.
General guidelines about foods to eat with braces and what not to eat with braces. If you are careful about the foods to avoid with braces, and make great dietary choices, your orthodontic treatment should run smoothly!
As soon as your little one gets teeth, you may start wondering: what age can kids get braces? As a Chicago orthodontist, I hear this question all the time. But there’s a different answer for every child.
Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, occurs when the salivary glands in your mouth do not provide the normal amount of saliva required to keep your mouth wet.
When it comes to the color of your teeth, what you eat and how you treat your teeth can play a vital role. Unfortunately, genetics and age can too. The best place to start when it comes to keeping your teeth their brightest is a good oral hygiene routine. Other lifestyle changes and tips can also make a difference.
Many patients have come to my office for retreatment after having mail-order dental aligners placed in their mouths. These patients weren’t properly diagnosed, underlying conditions and pathologies weren’t identified, and the necessary type of treatment wasn’t provided.
A crossbite often presents during childhood and does not correct itself as the child gets older. There are different kinds of crossbites and they can affect both the front and back teeth, posing possible health risks.
