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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Elastics For Braces & Invisalign
Throughout your orthodontic experience you may be asked to wear elastics or rubber bands as part of your orthodontic treatment. Why? Elastics are often used in orthodontic treatment to help align your bite and they are a very important step in the orthodontic process. The bands stretch over tiny hooks
Orthodontic Emergencies: What To Know And What To Do!
At Ward + Campbell Orthodontics it is very important to us that our patients feel informed and confident during every step of the orthodontic process. Whether you are seasoned in the world of braces or brand new to the process, having a general idea of the issues that can happen
How Early Should You Start Being Seen By An Orthodontist? What Are The Benefits Of Being Seen Early? Does Everyone Really Need Braces?
Early Treatment Early orthodontic intervention is essentially orthodontic treatment while there are still baby teeth present. The goal of early treatment is to intercept developing problems and eliminate the cause. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that children be seen by the age of 7. By the age of
