If one of your wires or brackets ever breaks, don’t panic. Simply cover any sharp edges with wax and contact your orthodontist so that you can get it fixed as soon as possible. Do NOT try to remove the wire or pull the bracket off.
Tips For Eating Halloween Candy With Braces
Tips for Eating Halloween Candy with Braces October is a month for trick-or-treats and candy, but eating Halloween candy with braces is tricky. There are many candies to avoid during orthodontic treatment. In honor of National Orthodontic Health Month,...
What’s the Difference Between a Dentist and an Orthodontist?
First Pediatric Orthodontist Visit
The goal of the first appointment is to determine if treatment is needed and, if so, where to start. A thorough clinical examination is given. Photographs and x-rays of the teeth and mouth will be taken. The orthodontist will give a diagnosis, explain any...