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Today, with YouTube and the ability to order just about anything online, it’s no surprise that there are “do-it-yourself” options available that appear to offer quick and easy fixes for straightening your teeth. Seems simple enough. What could go wrong, right? Read on to find out what dangers there may be in using at-home and…
Did you know that a leading cause of gum disease is plaque that builds up and hardens into tartar at or beneath the gum line? We know that brushing at least twice a day and flossing regularly goes a long way toward preventing this plaque buildup. If you wear braces, the brackets and wires of…
Did you know there is one thing we check each time you or your child come in to see us at The Best Braces? It is called “occlusion” and it refers to the alignment of your bite. Malocclusion, which literally means “bad bite,” is the term we use to describe teeth that don’t meet and…
Unfortunately, we aren’t all blessed with a perfect smile. If you are reading this article, you either have braces or are thinking of getting them to straighten your teeth. You might be worried that braces will be too much trouble. Fortunately, advances in materials and methods have made wearing and taking care of braces easier…
You may think, as we once did, that orthodontics is a fairly modern development. While it is true that tremendous advances have been made in technology and methods in recent times, we were intrigued to learn that the search for the perfect smile goes way back — farther than you may imagine. Back to the…
Imagine, you are out with friends, and you are having a great time. You are all joking, laughing and smiling with each other without any other concerns. Sounds awesome right? Sadly, not everybody has that same “care-free” attitude about our smiles, and also don’t want to go through the lengthy process of orthodontic treatment. If…
You may have heard that it is never too late to look into orthodontic treatment, but did you know that it may also be better to start earlier than you might think? The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have an orthodontic screening no later than age 7. Why so early? Don’t they still…
Most people associate braces with beautifully straight teeth. At The Best Braces, we’re proud of that association, but we want everyone to know that braces do far more than straighten teeth. In fact, orthodontic care just might be an essential part of your overall health care. Why? Because braces and other orthodontic treatments can improve…
After orthodontic treatment is completed, it’s not the end. There is another step necessary to maintain the position of your teeth, which are held in place by periodontal ligaments. After movement of the teeth, the ligaments need to adjust to their new positions. There is an appliance that’s essential for maintaining your amazing new smile.…
Do you need braces? But, you don’t like the appearance of traditional metal braces. Many people avoid getting braces for the same reason. In the past 20 years, many breakthroughs have happened in the world of orthodontics. One of the newest developments is clear braces. The braces are the same shape as traditional braces, but…
