How to Clean Your Retainer: A Plan for a Healthy Smile

How to Clean Your Retainer: A Plan for a Healthy Smile

1st tip: Keep it away from the dog! Wearing a retainer is the final phase in your orthodontic journey, but keeping it clean is just as important as wearing it consistently. A dirty retainer can lead to bad breath, plaque buildup, and even illness. If you want your smile to

How Long to Wear Your Retainer After Braces: Keeping Your Smile in Shape

You’ve finished your braces treatment, your teeth look amazing, and you’re finally free of wires and brackets. But your orthodontic journey isn’t quite over. The next step is wearing your retainer, and knowing how long to wear your retainer after braces is key to keeping your new smile exactly where

Foods to Avoid with Braces for a Smooth Orthodontic Journey

Starting orthodontic treatment is a big step toward a confident, healthy smile. If you or your child just got braces, you’ve probably been told there are certain foods to avoid. But why does it matter, and what exactly should stay off your plate? Let’s break it down in a way

Electric vs Manual Toothbrush

Everyone knows that proper brushing & having proper tooth hygiene is very important for your health- but the question is- does an electric toothbrush or a manual toothbrush do a better job? Historians believe that toothbrushes were invented over 3500 years ago in ancient Egypt.  These early toothbrushes are believed

Two dental models showing sets of teeth with different types of braces. The left model has metal braces, while the right model shows clear braces. Both models are placed on a white surface.

Types Of Brackets And Bracket Placement

Orthodontic brackets are the small appliances that are applied to your teeth when choosing to use traditional braces for your orthodontic treatment. Their job is to provide a way for the wires and other appliances to apply force, which results in desired tooth movement. There are several types of brackets

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Retainers Are For Life

You have finished your orthodontic treatment and have a beautiful smile. Now you are being given retainers and told you will need to wear them.  These retainers are the final and one of the most important steps in your orthodontic journey. Your teeth have memory and will shift back to

A close-up of teeth with colorful orthodontic brackets and a wire. A dental tool is adjusting a light blue bracket on the rightmost tooth. The brackets are orange, green, and pink from left to right.

Elastic Colors For Braces

Braces Color Palette: What Colors Are Available? Unlike the early days of braces, you have a greater selection of colors than ever before. You can literally choose from a braces color palette that includes shades of every color of the rainbow. From Radical Red, Dusky Blue or a pretty shade

A young girl with long hair smiles brightly, wearing purple glasses and braces on her teeth. The background is blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting.

Fun Facts About Braces!

When you think of orthodontics “fun” might not be the word that comes to mind –  BUT there are some interesting FUN FACTS! Here are some interesting and quirky “who knew?!” fun facts you can share and impress all your friends with. Fact #1: All Orthodontists Are Dentists Do you

A person with braided hair is eating a nut-covered ice cream bar. They are wearing a light blue jacket and stud earrings. The background is a plain gray wall.

Surviving The Holidays With Braces!

We are coming into the holiday season, which means lots of traditions, family festivities and treats! If you are in braces, it can also mean missing out on some of your holiday favorites. We want the most wonderful time of the year to be the most wonderful time without the

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Braces And Sports: Can I Still Play?

What do Bret Favre, Cristiano Ronaldo, Missy Franklin, Nate Robinson, Serena and Venus Williams all have in common? If you guessed they are all athletes you are right!  But did you know that they are all athletes who have been open about wearing braces and you can find updates of