This is a very common question we receive when patients come in for a consultation. Most of the time, they are a young adult who had braces as a child, did not wear a retainer for a while, and have had some teeth shifting. So can retainers correct tooth shifting? That completely depends on the amount […]
Tooth Decay in Athletes is Common in 2020 | 5 REASONS WHY
Tooth decay in athletes is common. Athletes and oral health studies show that regardless of practicing oral hygiene, athletes have a high probability of experiencing oral health issues. Around half of athletes will experience tooth erosion, even with regular brushing and flossing. Even with 94% of athletes brushing and 44% flossing more consistently than the […]
12 Hacks for a Mouth Ulcer with Braces | FAST FACTS 2020
Although braces are known to improve a person’s smile, they can also cause a mouth ulcer. These ulcers in your mouth are not only annoying, but they can also cause infections since they are open wounds. Even though most infections are usually minor and go away naturally, they can become serious problems if the condition […]
Orthodontics and its Environmental Impact | QUICK FACTS
The field of orthodontics is changing rapidly today as advances in technology provide new and better treatment options that can reduce treatment times and conserve natural resources, too. In this post, we’ll show you the brand new facts of your orthodontics and the environmental impact of your perfect smile. Now it’s time to show you […]
Curious About Removing Braces Yourself? | 9 REASONS YOU SHOULDN’T
Curious about removing braces yourself? You’ve worked hard on achieving a better smile over the past few months or years. Now, however, you’ve decided that it is time to get those brackets off of your teeth so that you can get back to enjoying your normal life. While it is common to get frustrated waiting […]
Top 5 Exercises to Improve Your Smile [Beautifully]
You are already aware of the benefits of regular body exercises, but did you know that exercising is beneficial to your face? A smile constitutes one of the easiest means of transferring your emotions. As such, smiling is a skill that requires mastering and constant improvement over time. Share PostTwitterFacebookEmailjoelgluckDr. Joel Gluck has practiced orthodontics […]
Braces for [Overjet, Openbite, and Crossbite]
The day you decide to improve your smile or support a loved one to do the same is a big one. After all, the smile is the first impression people have of you! People who don’t feel confident because they have noticeable smile irregularities such as an overbite, open bite or crossbite often feel reluctant […]
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 […]
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 […]