Ortho Info
What Are the Risks of Orthodontic Treatment
Some people may have a question, “I’m getting braces soon. Is there anything I need to know?” Before getting braces, the orthodontist will tell you about the risks and they will also speak about things you could do to keep your teeth healthy. You should finish your orthodontic treatment with […]
Oral Hygiene Instruction Video on Diet – Part 2
Another important topic within the actual discussion of diet is having some choices around breast milk for infants. It is very healthy and recommended by many organizations within the medical and dental profession for children and infants to have breast milk up until the right age. It’s important to talk to your primary care physician, your pediatrician, or other health professionals […]
Why & How Your Braces Are Tightened
When using traditional metal braces to straighten your teeth, metal wires are used to create pressure on your teeth. These wires are called archwires. The force from this wire is what causes your teeth to move. But over time, the pressure from the wire decreases until it becomes no longer […]
The 3 Stages of Orthodontic Treatment
Depending on the severity of the male occlusion, bad bite or irregularity orthodontic treatments may occur in either two or three distinct phases. The benefits of correcting misaligned teeth are many. Straight teeth are pleasing to look at and greatly boost confidence and self-esteem. More importantly, properly aligned teeth enhance the biting, chewing, and speaking functions of the jaw. There are […]
What to Expect During Retainer Appointments
Orthodontists will do their best to make their patient experience as comfortable as possible by explaining each step of the process. Knowing what to expect at your appointment will make you feel confident and relaxed when you arrive. There are different types of appointments that will accomplish different stages of […]
Every Thing about Your Orthodontic Retainers
Retainers help to keep your teeth straight. If you don’t wear them, your teeth can become crooked. Retainers come in all shapes and sizes. Removable retainers 1. Clear plastic retainer These are removable retainers that are molded to fit the teeth perfectly into new positions. They are also known as […]
Oral Hygiene Instructions on Diet -Part 1
Today we are going to talk about some very important recommendations and guidelines for children and caretakers as it relates to their oral health. Some of the things that you will well know already are the impacts that your dietary choices will have on your child’s health as well as how to maintain their hygiene. One of the […]
What Is Cosmetic Bonding & Why It Is Needed
Today we’re talking about cosmetic bonding. When we’re straightening teeth, they move in stages. Teeth move from where they were in the original position. Sometimes some teeth wear more than others because the original position they were in the edge rubs more or chips more. So when we come to […]
What Happens after Orthodontic Treatment
Today we’ll be going over what happens at the end of your orthodontic treatment. What happens after orthodontic treatment? If you had braces, you begin by removing all your brackets and wires. Afterwards, orthodontists polish all your tooth surfaces. At the very end, they will scan you to make your […]
What is Orthodontics & Benefits of Orthodontic Treatment
What is Orthodontics? Orthodontics is the specialty of dentistry concerned with diagnosing, preventing and treating different types of malocclusion. Malocclusion means the way your teeth are line and fit, the way they are bite, and the way your jaws are line and fit. A general dentist performs you know multiple […]