What You Need to Know About Eating With Braces
Posted on May 14, 2024
If you’ve made the commitment to braces, you want to get the best results possible. In order to make that happen, you need to follow all of the recommendations of your orthodontist. According to the National Library of Medicine, roughly 4% of children need braces. Here are some tips on foods to avoid and foods… Read more »
Proper Brushing and Flossing With Braces
Posted on May 13, 2024
Many young people have received braces for straight teeth. Orthodontic care is the best way to correct crooked teeth, bite issues, and other problems. According to How Stuff Works, roughly 45% of children need braces. The results you’ll get with braces are greatly based on the dental hygiene you practice during care, though. Here are… Read more »
4 Orthodontist-Approved Tips for Early Gum Disease Prevention
Posted on May 7, 2024
Gum disease remains one of the most prevalent oral diseases among adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around half of adults 30 and older have gum disease. One of the best methods for dealing with gum disease is early prevention. Here, we’ll give you some tips for preventing gum disease. 1…. Read more »
5 Tips for Helping Your Child Prevent Dental Emergencies
Posted on May 6, 2024
Your local pediatric dentist is available for both emergencies and regular dental care. Dental emergencies can happen at any time, from trips and falls to sports injuries. Here are some tips to help prevent these dental injuries from happening to your child. 1. Watch Their Diet According to AHIP, over 34 million school hours are… Read more »
Overbite and Underbite: What You Need to Know
Posted on May 3, 2024
Many parents take their children to a kids orthodontist to get braces. They do this for a number of reasons, but the second most common one, besides wanting their child to have straight teeth, is an overbite, according to Verywell Health. But that leads to the question — what is an overbite? How does it… Read more »