2 Holiday Tips For Your Hardware

Adult Orthodontics, Life with Braces, The Best Braces

It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving has come and gone and we are in the middle of the holiday season. This time of year is special to many of us. We spend time with family and friends, attend parties, and participate in the festivities. While we encourage our patients to enjoy the holiday season to the fullest, it’s important to remember to care for your orthodontic hardware to avoid damage or a delay in your treatment plan. Read on to learn more about navigating the holiday season while receiving orthodontic care.

Clear Aligners Dos & Don’ts

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We are happy to offer patients more than one option of orthodontic treatment based on their oral health needs. There are many patients who are interested in using clear aligners as their method of orthodontic treatment. Patients love clear aligners because of the many benefits this treatment can provide. With the popularity of clear aligners increasing, we want to share some common dos and don’ts to ensure that your treatment progresses as expected. We would hate for a complication to affect your treatment plan and lead to significant problems. Read on to learn more.

Is There A Perfect Bite?

Bite, Patient Education, The Best Braces

At The Best Braces, we often hear new patients explain that they want their smile to look perfect. Each person’s idea of perfection is different. When treating patients with orthodontics, we are looking to perfect a person’s bite. Your bite is the way your top and bottom teeth come together when the back teeth are touching. So, is there a “perfect” bite?

Halloween Fun With Braces

Life with Braces, Patient Education, The Best Braces

We cannot believe that Halloween is here! We know it can be challenging for some of our patients receiving orthodontic care to enjoy Halloween the same way they have other years. It is important to remember that wearing braces and other hardware is just temporary, and for many, all of the restrictions that may be in place now will be over by next Halloween. The good news is, there is plenty to eat and enjoy this Halloween even while wearing an expander, braces, or other orthodontic hardware. Read on to learn more.

Complications A Bite Problem Can Cause

Bite, Patient Education, The Best Braces

At The Best Braces, we have a number of orthodontic treatments that can improve not only the aesthetics of your teeth but the state of your oral health as well. We want to help patients improve issues with their oral health that may be impacting their daily lives or leading to serious problems with their oral health in the future. One problem that patients may not realize can affect their oral health is an issue with their bite and the alignment of their teeth.

How To Care For Your Teeth With Braces

Life with Braces, Patient Education, The Best Braces

When our patients first get their braces or other hardware, we go over very specific instructions on how to clean the teeth and foods that should generally be avoided. Not only do we review these topics because we want to prevent your braces from breaking, but we also want to help prevent decay and other oral health problems from developing while you are wearing braces. Read on to learn more about how braces can lead to problems with decay.

Is Straightening Teeth For Cosmetic Reasons Only?

Bite, Life with Braces, Patient Education, The Best Braces

When patients first visit our office to learn about orthodontic care, the majority of individuals, adults and children alike, are interested in learning how orthodontic treatment can enhance the appearance of their smile. While orthodontic care can improve the appearance of your teeth and your self-esteem, orthodontic treatment is often needed to fix the placement of teeth as a way to improve oral health. Here are some non-cosmetic reasons for orthodontic treatment:

Facts About Elastics

Life with Braces, Patient Education, The Best Braces

We offer various orthodontic treatments to fit the needs and desires of our patients. Every orthodontic treatment comes with hardware that is necessary to shift your teeth into the correct placement. Patients who wear braces may need elastics to help move their teeth and shorten treatment time. Do you know what elastics are and the purpose of wearing them? Read on to learn more about this common item used in many orthodontic treatment plans.

Stay Away From Mail-Order Orthodontics

Invisible Aligners, Life with Braces, Patient Education, The Best Braces

Online shopping seems to get bigger and bigger each year. The number of items you can purchase online blows our minds! Who knew there would be a day when you could purchase every item for your home, including a mattress, and never have to leave your home? Although ordering online can be convenient, there are some items that are best purchased in person. One in particular is orthodontics.