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Tongue Thrusting (Why and How to Stop)
Tongue thrust is common. You may have noticed your child thrusting his or her tongue. This behavior will lead to oral health issues in the future, so you must correct this as soon as possible. Parents should pay attention when their children are doing something weird with their mouths and what those gestures could mean later on down the road. In this post, we’ll explain tongue thrust and what it means for your child. Firstly, let’s discover what tongue thrust is.
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The Best Toothpaste for Braces (Here’s How to Tell)
It’s not just about brushing your teeth. Brushing can help prevent cavities, but there are other things you should know too! Toothpaste is one way to defend against nasties like plaque and bacteria that grow on our tooth surfaces when we don’t brush thoroughly enough or apply an ineffective mouthwash after eating junk food that contains sugars. These sugary foods feed the growth of tartar. In this post, we’ll show you what toothpaste is best with braces. Let’s get going.
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Orthodontics and Diabetes (5 Facts)
Diabetes is a serious disease that affects millions of people in the United States. Although it may not be life-threatening, diabetes can cause other consequences such as tooth decay and orthodontic treatments to become ineffective if untreated or poorly controlled with medications like insulin. In this post, we’ll show you 5 facts on whether or not diabetes impacts braces – let’s get started.
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Does Your Retainer Need Replacing?
Your new smile needs to be kept as is. You spent money and time perfecting your teeth, it is important to keep your retainer, whatever the device is, in tip-top form. There will be a time when your retainer needs replacing. In this post, we’ll take you through 5 reasons why you should replace your retainer. Let’s get looking. Read more
Best Toothbrush For Braces
We should always brush our teeth because it makes them cleaner. When you have braces you have to be extra careful about oral hygiene. Food particles and toothpaste getting stuck around brackets is a tough enemy. An Electric Toothbrush is a good way to combat nasties during orthodontic treatment. In this post, we’ll take you through the best toothbrush for braces. Let’s get looking.
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Where Did My Orthodontist Go? (3 EASY FACTS)
Finding and keeping a good orthodontist is tough. There are things to look for when choosing an ortho. Some patients are forced to undergo treatment from changing experts. This is bad for the treatment time scale and quality. In this post, we’ll show you why finding an independent expert orthodontist is better for your treatment and therefore your smile. Let’s get going.
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Gummy Smile – Causes and Treatments
A gummy smile is an embarrassing sign of ageing, but did you know that there are a few ways to correct it? One way is by seeing your orthodontist. A gummy smile means “excessive gingival display,” which happens when too much gum tissue shows above the top teeth while smiling. The post offers more information on what a gummy smile is and what treatment entails and how it can be fixed. So read on.
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My Retainer Doesn’t Fit Anymore – What’s Wrong?
Your retention period isnt all plain sailing. You may find your retainer doesn’t fit or is loose. If so, your new straight smile is at risk. The retainer won’t be effective if it is not a snug fit. There are a few reasons why this may be happening. In this post, we’ll take you through the reasons your retainer doesn’t fit anymore. Let’s get going.
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Do We Remove Wisdom Teeth for Braces?
It is possible to go through orthodontic treatment even if you already have your wisdom teeth. Your third molars are no different than the other teeth that need braces, and it’s not uncommon for impacted wisdom tooth extractions to happen during an orthodontist appointment anyway!
Wisdom teeth are teeth that we all have. Your teen years will see newcomers in the mouth. Sometimes there is not enough room for them and this can cause crowding. This is where you may need orthodontics. In this post, we’ll take you the facts on wisdom teeth and how to correct issues gained from them. Let’s get going.
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Porcelain Veneers vs Braces – Which One is Best?
In this day of multiple choices, we there are many ways to make your teeth straight. You can opt for braces. This will take years and align your teeth. The other option is veneers. Veneers only correct cosmetic issues and won’t straighten your teeth. In this post, we’ll take you through the big question – Porcelain Veneers or Braces? Which one is best? Let’s get looking.
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