Hey parents! It’s your good friend the Easter Bunny here! Once spring has sprung, I visit kids like yours every year. But this time, I want to talk directly to you! Yes, you! I know your favorite kiddo has been to the orthodontist and has braces now. That’s a good thing! It means a bright […]
Kids going back to school with braces need to make a few changes to ensure their treatment is successful. For the most part, these are no big deal for older teens. Younger kids will need some support! By knowing what to expect, you can give them the guidance they need. Don’t worry – children can […]
You might wear metal braces for a few months or up to a few years, but what happens afterward? Getting braces off is usually a faster process than getting them put on. It’s a safe process with no discomfort. Your Port Orange orthodontist uses a special tool to loosen the braces and then pops them […]
Valentine’s Day is another fun “candy holiday” for kids. Long before kids are old enough to think about romance, classrooms often recognize Valentine’s Day as a chance to celebrate important friendships. Along with the opportunity to make cards comes plenty of sweet treats. This can include cakes, pies, and – of course – bagged candy. […]
About four million people in the U.S. wear braces, and a quarter of them are adults. But metal braces aren’t all there is to orthodontic treatment. Even in the youngest years, a quick orthodontic checkup can be helpful to make sure everything is going just right with those first “baby teeth.” Also called primary teeth, […]
Orthodontic care is an important part of oral health. When a child gets an early start on orthodontic treatment, they are more likely to avoid serious complications. One of the most distressing of those: Impacted teeth. When you think of the most common oral health issues, cavities probably come to mind first. Cavities are serious, […]
Millions of Americans use braces to correct orthodontic issues like teeth gaps and misalignments. That includes adults and kids of all ages! When orthodontic treatment begins early in life, it means that the teeth can be gently eased into a healthy alignment that will support long-term health. The bite force of the human jaw is […]
Braces have been around for a long time – since about 1819. Even before modern braces hit the scene, people experimented with ways to straighten teeth for many centuries. Roman tombs have been unearthed with clear evidence of gold wire used to bind teeth. The earliest concept of today’s orthodontic braces comes from a book […]
Orthodontic treatment focuses on correcting misalignment of teeth. Misalignment can be noticeable in the form of tooth gaps, crowded teeth, protruding teeth, and a whole lot more. Adults, teens, and children alike can all benefit from personalized orthodontic treatment. That said, early treatment is best when it comes to maintaining good dental health for life. […]
Even though kids will have two sets of teeth in their lifetime, it’s crucial to take good care of baby teeth! Since kids have a mix of baby and permanent teeth for a while, how well they care for one set affects the other. Just as importantly, though, brushing baby teeth helps set them up […]
