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Dental braces are more popular than ever. Adults of all ages are joining the ranks of junior high and high school kids to have their teeth aligned. Sometimes, however, during the braces period of correcting teeth alignment, a tooth will have to be removed. Here are some of the reasons why. Share PostTwitterFacebookGoogle +1Email
All People Smile in the Same Language
The smile language is the same no matter where you are in the world. When someone smiles at you, it means they’re greeting you warmly and want to get to know more about you. If you have a misaligned smile and feel poorly about your appearance, this can prevent you from smiling altogether. Share PostTwitterFacebookGoogle […]
Smile Because it Happened 2017
Moms know that accidents happen. Children are notorious for damaging their braces. Young children especially cause a fuss when they visit the orthodontist for the first time. Sometimes you do feel like crying when the tension over that first visit is over. It’s okay. We understand that anxiety. Your friendly orthodontist is there for you. […]
Alternatives to Having Teeth Removed?
LAST UPDATED: MARCH 28, 2017 Need Braces? Tooth extraction is commonly expected as a solution for a tooth that cannot be saved. However, tooth extraction is a common practice in the field of orthodontics. When a patient needs braces, orthodontists weigh the pros and cons of removing teeth. As with any procedure, the patient has […]
Eat Better – Feel Better
Eat Better – Feel Better Looking your best and feeling good starts with what you put in your body. While undergoing treatment with your orthodontist, it can be challenging to find healthy foods that won’t interfere with your braces. To treat your body and your teeth well, the key is to think soft. Here are […]
I Want a Perfect Smile when My Braces Come off!
LAST UPDATED: FEBRUARY 28, 2017 Offering a smile is a way to express happiness, joy, and a feel that you are glad to meet someone. It can also cause great discomfort when you feel your smile is just not up to par. It can affect our daily interactions with everyone in life. It might […]
A New Smile Creates Happiness 2017
Your Orthodontist Can Help Your Happiness A goal for 2017 is to fully embrace life. To be happier and live more fully, and you can turn to experts in the field of positive psychology to help accomplish this. Research shows that 40% of our happiness depends on our relationships and daily activities. Two areas […]
How Self-Ligating Braces Work Checklist 2017
Many patients are likely to raise three questions when getting brackets: how long the treatment will last, how comfortable brackets are, and whether they will be noticeable. Though conventional brackets are lauded for being effective in correcting misalignment problems, the issues of discomfort, duration of treatment, and the visibility of the appliances always pop up. […]
A Perfect Smile is Possible with an Orthodontist
Believe That What You Want Is Possible Audrey Hepburn believed that nothing was impossible because she became an actress and humanitarian with her hard work and determination. By saying that I’m possible is how Hepburn was able to overcome numerous adversities during World War II in order to take ballet lessons before learning how to […]
Can Retainers Fix a Slight Shift of Teeth After Braces?
LAST UPDATED: JANUARY 24, 2017 Braces and retainers are two of the methods used by dentists and orthodontists to correct a misaligned bite or teeth that are crooked. But despite their similar nature and purpose, there are significant differences between the two devices and how they work. While retainers are sometimes used to correct slight […]