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Can I consider further treatment if I’m not satisfied with my smile after braces are off? When you approached your orthodontist about braces or Invisalign, you did it because you want a straighter, prettier smile. You want more confidence, and you want to fix what you perceive are imperfections in your mouth. It’s not unreasonable, and your orthodontist was likely…
LAST UPDATED: JULY 31, 2017 What Your Child Should Expect Before and After Braces When a child first learns that they will need braces, it is natural for them to have some concerns and worries. However, most of this type of fear is usually just uncertainty about the unknown. Once your child knows what to expect during the entire orthodontic…
Does Wearing Braces Affect Lactating Mothers? There is no more joyful time in a mothers life than their child’s first months of life. The stress of bearing a child is behind you and you are able to touch, smell, and kiss your perfect little package. Though, as every mother knows, the worries are just beginning. It is a mother’s duty…
Is It Safe to Undergo Orthodontic Treatments During Pregnancy? If you’re about to birth a new baby in a couple of months, then you shouldn’t ignore the condition of your teeth and gums as you’re carrying your child. When you’re pregnant, your hormone levels will change drastically, which could lead to bad breath, excess saliva, and loosened teeth. But what…
LAST UPDATED: JUNE 28, 2017 Orthodontics refers to the special branch of dentistry that works to correct the teeth and jaws on individuals where they’re improperly positioned. Crooked teeth are not only incorrectly aligned and therefore more difficult to keep clean, but are also at a greater risk for being lost prematurely due to periodontal disease and tooth decay. Crooked…
Have you made someone smile today? - Debasish Mridha Improve Your Smile By Fixing Your Teeth Dr. Debasish Mridha is an author who wants to know if you have made someone smile today. If you don’t like to smile because your teeth are misaligned, then it is time to visit an orthodontist for a consultation. You might have only a…
How often should I brush my teeth with braces? As orthodontists, we can use different types of braces and appliances to give you a straight, perfectly aligned smile. The work of keeping your teeth sparkling white, however, it up to up. Caring for your teeth while wearing orthodontic appliances may take a little extra effort, but the results will be…
Smile more to attract more – Debasish Mridha If someone smiles when he sees you, it probably makes you feel good. The reverse is also true. The more you smile, the more people are attracted to you. However, if someone in your family has crooked teeth, he or she probably doesn’t what to smiling. The answer isn’t to go through…
LAST UPDATED: MAY 23, 2017 Is Alcohol-free, Sugar-free Breath Spray Okay to Use with Invisalign? Bad breath or “halitosis” can occur for a number of reasons, even when using successful oral health products like Invisalign. Many people have been amazed at the advantages associated with using these invisible aligners. The smooth, comfortable, almost unseeable plastic braces can be worn over…
Always keep your smile. That’s how I explain my long life. – Jeanne Calment Jeanne Calment was a French woman who lived until she was over 122 years old, and she believed that her constant smile was the reason for her long life. Mrs. Calment didn’t have access to orthodontic care to repair her teeth because she was born in…