Retainers keep your teeth from becoming crooked again
Retainers are an important part of your orthodontic care. After your braces are removed, it is important to use your retainer to keep your teeth from drifting back into their original position. Retainers Keep Your Teeth From Becoming Crooked Again from AAO on Vimeo.
Bracket knocked off your Braces?
A Bracket is Knocked Off Your Braces? What to do Brackets are the parts of braces attached to teeth with a special adhesive. They are generally positioned in the center of each tooth. The bracket can be knocked off if the student has eaten one of those hard or crunchy foods orthodontic patients are instructed…
What can you eat when you have braces?
Braces are orthodontic appliances that you need to treat with care. Generally, avoid all foods that are sticky, hard, or chewy. Soft foods are most recommended for those who wear braces because they are simply easier on your mouth hardware. But what can you eat with braces?
Do it yourself Orthodontics?
Do you think its a good idea to have your orthodontic care done all by yourself? Planning on ordering your braces online?
How to choose an orthodontist
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that your child get a check-up with an orthodontist at the first recognition of the existence of an orthodontic problem, but no later than age 7. However, you are never too old to benefit from orthodontic treatment. Adults represent a significant percentage of patients in most orthodontic practices. With…
