When Should Your Child First Visit the Orthodontist?
Posted on September 11, 2019
How to Know When is the Right Time? Knowing whether it is time to take your kid to the orthodontist can be a confusing time and we hope to clarify that with this article. According to the American Association of Orthodontics, it is recommended that your child has an orthodontics examination by the time they… Read more »
Why You Should Wear Your Retainer after Braces
Posted on September 4, 2019
There is nothing like looking in the mirror to see your brand-new smile for the first time after completing your orthodontic treatment. Whether you have chosen braces or Invisalign, the results are the same: Your smile is perfect and beautiful. At Jacaranda Smiles, we love seeing our Broward County patients light up after we remove… Read more »
Retainers: Key Benefits You Should Consider
Posted on September 1, 2019
A perfect smile cannot be achieved overnight. A regular flossing and brushing regimen combined with healthy eating and drinking habits creates a strong base for healthy teeth. This has to be followed from a young age. However, there are times when even healthy teeth do not erupt at the right spot, necessitating the use of… Read more »
Top Ways to Ensure You and Your Braces Have a Good Relationship
Posted on August 26, 2019
You and your braces will become good friends over the coming months or years, so it’s important to get your relationship off to a good start. Consider the following recommendations to prevent rocky times ahead: Floss, floss, floss. Yes, it’s a pain to floss around your braces, but it’s the best way to prevent gum… Read more »
Orthodontics Aren’t Just for Kids Anymore
Posted on August 19, 2019
When most people think of braces, they think of teenagers and adolescents correcting their smiles when they’re young. The truth is, that’s not the full picture – not even close. While in days past, the average orthodontic patient was in elementary school, high school, or college, that picture is changing. More and more adults are… Read more »
The Top 10 Benefits Of Having Whiter Teeth
Posted on August 16, 2019
Tooth whitening has become very important in today’s grooming process. You will see the importance of whiter teeth everywhere. Therefore, it is completely safe and gives a positive effect on both physical appearance and psychological health. 1. It enhances your appearance Everybody wants straight and healthy teeth. Teeth whitening make the teeth stronger and free… Read more »
How to Clean Your Invisalign Aligners
Posted on August 12, 2019
As a new Invisalign patient, you are probably excited to finally have your aligners so you can get to work on achieving your best brilliant smile. While you will not have to learn any new teeth cleaning techniques with Invisalign since they are removable, cleaning your teeth will be the exact same, you must learn… Read more »
What Candy Can I Eat With My Braces?
Posted on August 5, 2019
The average orthodontic treatment lasts anywhere from 18 months to three years. Whether a person has a chronic sweet tooth or not, any patient is bound to crave a chocolatey caramel bar or candied sweet sometime during treatment. If you’re in that boat you may be wondering if caving into your cravings just once would… Read more »
What You Should Know About Lingual Braces
Posted on August 1, 2019
Have you heard of the lingual braces in East Pembroke? Probably not as they are lesser-known and talked-about options. However, they have practical and cosmetic advantages in comparison to alternative braces. They have some similarities with the conventional braces, but they are quite different also as they are placed on the back of the teeth… Read more »
When Should Your Child First Visit The Orthodontist?
Posted on July 29, 2019
How to Know When is the Right Time? According to the American Association of Orthodontics, it is recommended that your child has an orthodontics examination by the time they are 7 years old. The reason for this is the by age 7 it is extremely common to have all of their 6-year molars and 4… Read more »