You’ve probably heard a thousand times how important braces are to your dental health. But braces can still pose a special challenge to your oral environment while you’re wearing them. Marietta orthodontists Dr. Capps and Dr. Iaculli recommend the following: Brush Often You need to forget about the twice-a-day rule when it comes to brushing…
Proponents of natural dentistry and advocates of holistic health often claim that orthodontic treatment is unnatural and even harmful. Getting braces is ultimately a personal choice. Before you rule them out as dangerous, however, you need to consider a couple of proven facts: Braces are not dangerous to teeth when they are correctly placed Orthodontic…
Who says braces are just for kids? Marietta’s top orthodontic treatment providers welcome patients of all ages. At East Cobb Orthodontics, our goal is to help you love both the look and feel of your smile. For many adults, TMJ pain is enough to prevent them from smiling. What’s behind this discomfort? TMJ disorder is…
East Cobb Orthodontics is Marietta’s most comprehensive orthodontic care provider for the entire family. We’re committed to answering all your questions so that you can make the best decision about treatment. One common concern people ask us about is whether or not they will need to get teeth pulled for braces. You might be surprised…
“Will it hurt?” That’s usually the first and biggest question we get. Actually, braces tend to be more annoying than painful. And most patients don’t even report much pain, at all. Let’s talk about what you might feel the first time you get braces. We’ll also mention how you can manage any discomfort you may…
More and more general dentistry offices are providing orthodontic treatment options to their patients. The convenience is a huge incentive to seek treatment close to home! Here at East Cobb Orthodontics, we might be just a little biased… But office pride aside, why should you consider getting your teeth straightened in an office dedicated solely…
If you had braces as a kid, there’s a good chance that your children may need them, too! Or you may notice that several other kids in your son or daughter’s class have been getting braces. Is your child automatically in line for braces? Not necessarily. Let East Cobb Orthodontics help you figure out whether…
When you first get your set of braces, you’ll get lots of new instructions for taking care of them. It can seem a bit overwhelming and maybe even annoying, at first! Here at East Cobb Orthodontics, we understand how it can feel. But we can’t stress enough, just how important it is to take special…
Many people see braces as expensive and unnecessary. But what braces really are is a major investment. This is because the rewards braces will give you or your kids make them more than worth their cost. The team at East Cobb Orthodontics invites you to think about three ways braces can make a difference in…
Braces might seem like a cosmetic luxury that you feel you could never afford. But the fact is that no two cases are alike. Just because so-and-so paid this much for braces doesn’t mean that you’ll have to! If you’ve ever been curious about having straighter teeth, then you’ll find the following information very helpful.…
