Faqs

While progressing through a braces treatment, you can expect your daily life to go largely unaffected. The two areas you’ll notice the biggest change are in your physical appearance and [...]

If you recognize any of these signs or concerns in your child or yourself, it might be time to schedule a consultation with an orthodontist. You want a beautiful smile You feel a great smile will [...]

Traditional dental braces are comprised of brackets and wires that are cemented to the outside of a patient’s teeth. Dental braces straighten teeth by applying pressure on the teeth to move [...]

Not necessarily, but you will need to wear you retainers to keep your teeth straight as the wisdom teeth start to come in. Depending on the space available in your mouth for eruption of wisdom [...]

Congratulations, your braces are now off! Go eat corn on the cob, bite into an apple, and enjoy any other foods that you patiently abstained from. The braces are off but retainers are an [...]

Take Tylenol or Ibuprofen and keep your mouth clean by brushing and rinsing with warm salt water.

Please notify us at your next appointment.

If your braces have a broken or otherwise protruding wire, try to push the wire down with a spoon or eraser. If this is not possible, place wax on it until your next appointment.

If a band or bracket is still attached to the wire, leave it in place. If you experience discomfort, place wax on the affected area. If it comes out completely, store the band or bracket and [...]

Self-treatment is not advisable. Dental and orthodontic treatment should always be conducted under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional. Patients should be aware that [...]