Creating a daily routine around oral hygiene is simple, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to do. Like anything, when you are first starting a habit, experts agree that it takes at least 21 days to build a simple practice and up to two months for that behavior to become automatic. With this in mind,
Many people who are considering orthodontic treatment to straighten their smiles and align their bites are generally searching for the most discreet option available. Since 1997, invisible aligners have been used to treat people who have mild teeth and jaw alignment issues. Although invisible aligners, more commonly known as Invisalign* , have helped thousands of
While getting braces put on doesn’t actually hurt or cause pain, the pressure from the newly tightened equipment can result in mild mouth pain when you first get braces. This is common when people first get their braces put on as well as, when their Idaho Falls orthodontist tightens the bands every six-weeks or as
Are you worried that your child’s wisdom teeth may affect their smile? You’re not alone. One thing that many parents and young adults worry about is if their wisdom teeth will affect their smile. However, since most people will not get their last set of molars until they are 17 or older, this can create
Braces Friendly Foods To Make For Thanksgiving If you wear braces or have a child that is wearing braces during the holidays, you know that it can be challenging to make sure the right foods are available. No one wants to have to call their Idaho Falls orthodontist the day after Thanksgiving or Christmas to
Halloween is just around the corner, and that means your witches, ghouls, and ghosts are going to be getting buckets (literally) of candy. Parents of children who plan on going trick-or-treating or trunk-or-treating already know that they will have to check their children’s candy haul to make sure there is nothing dangerous, that the candy
Taking your child to get braces can seem like an overwhelming task, especially if it’s your first time. Getting braces or any orthodontic treatment is a serious endeavor, and is one that requires time and consideration before diving in headfirst. With this in mind, Randall Orthodontics has compiled a list of the most common mistakes
Even though it still feels like summer, the smell of school supplies fills the air. That’s right, summer is coming to an end and that means school is back in session. With new classes, potentially even new schools, homework, seeing their friends again, sports, etc. taking care of their braces may be the last thing
A person’s “bite” refers to how their upper teeth and lower teeth meet inside the mouth. In a perfect world, everyone’s bites would come together seamlessly without the need for orthodontic intervention. Unfortunately this isn’t the case for most of us. A malocclusion or “bad bite” is when the upper teeth and lower teeth don’t
The day has finally come! Your braces are coming off, your teeth will now be free and brushing and flossing will be a whole lot easier. And the best part? You’ll have the smile you’ve been waiting for, but this doesn’t mean the work is over. After braces have been taken off, there is a
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