Doing something you’ve never done before, whether it be learning how to ride a bike, going to a new school, or getting braces can seem like a scary endeavor, especially if you’re a child. In order to comfort your child and ease any fears they may or may not have about getting braces and taking
Whether you’re an adult or a teenager, there is a multitude of orthodontic treatments or braces that you can choose from in order to gain a straight and healthy smile. With so many different options to decide on, from traditional braces, clear braces or ceramic, settling on the right braces can seem like a monumental
Getting the smile of your dreams is just one of the many benefits than orthodontic treatments, such as braces can help you to achieve. Aside from straightening your smile, braces can adjust malocclusions such as overbites, underbites, and crossbites which can all lead to numerous health issues down the road if not corrected properly. However,
A beautiful straight smile is something that many, if not most people wish that they had. While there are a lucky few that were born with naturally straight, “perfect” smiles, many of us need a little more help in this area. Even if your teeth are almost or nearly straight, there are other reasons (fewer
With modern advancements in orthodontic technology and systems, it’s no wonder that more adults are getting braces in order to get the smile they’ve always wanted. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, over one million American and Canadians over the age of 18 wear braces and in 2011, the LA Times reported a 24
Braces have been around for ages-literally. The first known braces are a crude set of metal “braces” found on mummies from Ancient Egypt and the first known orthodontic procedures were said to have happened as early as 1000 BC! Since braces have been around for so many years, they come with some baggage, namely myths
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and what better time to educate your children about proper oral hygiene, cavity protection, and when to consider getting braces? Whether you have teenagers, toddlers or everything in between it’s never too early to start practicing and discussing correct oral hygiene. This article focuses mainly on teaching accurate
Are you one of the millions of adults looking into the mirror each day longing for straighter teeth or a nicer smile? If you are, it’s okay — you’re not alone. In fact, the fastest growing group of people receiving orthodontic care is adults. So, if you thought that you were “too old for braces”
With all of the information floating around these days, it can be difficult for parents to find the “right” information when looking for basic advice on subjects like, what our kids should be eating, what toys they should or should not be playing with, how many hours of screen time is too much, etc. Another
Whether you’re a pre-teen, teen or adult who has just been fitted for ceramic or clear braces in Idaho Falls, it’s important to understand that you’ll be brushing and flossing your teeth in a whole new way than what you’re used to. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been brushing and flossing your teeth everyday for
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