After you complete your orthodontic treatment, you might have a “fixed retainer” that’s bonded to the back of your lower front teeth (and occasionally the upper front teeth.) Since it’s out of plain view and right next to a saliva gland, it can be a little predisposed to getting buildup around it. When you follow…
One of the things our Marietta orthodontist encourages during treatment is using fluoride every day. It might be that we prescribe a gel to use at night before bed or recommend a milder over-the-counter rinse. While fluoride — like calcium — is important for healthy teeth and bones, it’s even more crucial to use it…
Have you ever seen someone who had what looked like white circles on their teeth? Unfortunately, these scarred areas of enamel are usually the result of less-than-adequate home care during orthodontic treatment. To understand how to prevent white circles, we first need to understand what causes them. The circle itself is where the bracket was…
Invisalign orthodontic treatment is a one-of-a-kind braces experience. Namely because there are no “braces” at all. The translucent, removable system is one of the most discrete ways you’ll ever straighten your teeth. So once your Invisalign treatment is completed, is the retention process any different than wearing traditional orthodontic appliances? Yes and no. Orthodontic Retention…
Clear aligner brands like Invisalign are popular with adults. In some cases, even teens can benefit from the “invisible” tray-stye braces. If your high schooler needs orthodontic treatment but you’re trying to decide between traditional braces or clear aligners, here are a few things you should consider. Do They Follow Instructions Well? Are They Forgetful?…
If you’re an adult that’s considering braces, you’re not alone! Today it’s more popular for adults to get orthodontic therapy than ever. But if you’re still not sold on the idea, here’s some information you’ll probably want to consider: Straightening Your Teeth Boosts Oral Health Orthodontic therapy can lower your chances of gum disease, tooth…
Orthodontic experts, family dentists, and pediatric dentists (pedodontists) all agree that children need to have their first orthodontic evaluation by the time they’re around 7 years old. Here’s why: Your Child Has a “Mixed Dentition” At age 7, most children have a combination of both primary (baby) and permanent (adult) teeth. This mixed dentition of…
Considering braces or clear aligners? There’s no time like the present. Here are three of the biggest reasons why you should consider investing in your smile’s future. 2020 Taught Us How Important Self-Care Is Throughout quarantine, distance learning, working remotely, and having to stay distance from our social groups, it’s no secret that 2020 has…
Whether you’re sorting through the leftover Halloween candy, staring at a plate of goodies at grandma’s over Thanksgiving, or picking up a few treats to stuff the stockings, you’ll want to be extra careful about choosing holiday snacks that are safe for braces. As long as you’re practicing good oral hygiene every day and only…
“Malocclusion” is the term we used to describe when teeth don’t bite (occlude) together properly. Like pieces of a puzzle, the biting patterns of your teeth need to fit against their neighbors a certain way. Otherwise it can lead to complications. One such malocclusion is what we call an “end-to-end” bite. This type of biting…
