Cheer on Team USA With Braces!

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The Olympics are here! We at True Image Ortho love watching the games every year. If you have an appointment over the next few weeks, we’d love to hear about your favorite events. We might even have the games on TV! If you want to cheer on Team USA with your smile, consider some themed braces rubber bands. Red, white, …

New Years Resolution To Keep Your Smile Healthy

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Happy New Year! Your resolutions likely have to do with helping your life be happier and healthier – but don’t forget your teeth! Try sticking to one or all of these dental hygeine new years resolutions for the new year. 1. Floss Every Day Flossing is the number one thing you should be doing every single day. It’s necessary for …

Festive Braces Rubber Band Colors

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One of the most fun things about braces is getting to customize the rubber bands with different colors! Whether it’s a favorite sports team, favorite colors, or something that celebrates the season, there are limitless color combination options. As the holidays are around the color, why not use some festive rubber bands! These are some fun ideas to get you …

Finding The Right Toothpaste

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Yes, you need to brush your teeth twice a day when you have braces. But you need to make sure you’re using the right toothpaste! It can be overwhelming at the store to choose which toothpaste is best. Whitening? sensitivity? fluoride? The first thing to look for is make sure it has the American Dental Association seal (ADA). The reason …

Tips For Living With Braces

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1. Clean your braces after every meal and snack. To protect your teeth, you should wait at least one hour after eating to brush your teeth. And to help you even more, see our article about brushing your teeth with braces. 2. Floss every day. Floss every night before you go to bed. Using a floss threader will make this …

How to Keep Invisalign Trays Clean

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Even though you trade out your Invisalign trays every week, they can still get dirty and gross. Here’s how to keep your Invisalign trays clean: 1 Brush them Without toothpaste, use a wet toothbrush to clean the outside and inside. This is a good quick fix after you’ve had a drink with your trays in. 2. Use denture cleaners Purchase …

Don’t Forget Your Retainer!

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A new study revealed how often patient’s teeth move after braces are removed. The British Orthodontic Society (BOS) has launched a new campaign to encourage patients to continue wearing wires at night even when their teeth have been fixed. It comes after research found that 70 per cent of people who had braces need treatment again after 10 years. To …

Soft Food Recipe: Pumpkin Pepper Soup

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Finding tasty and healthy foods to eat that are easy on sore teeth can be tough! We thought this recipe was perfect for lunch or dinner after you get your braces on, or have them tightened. Plus, it fulfills those Fall pumpkin cravings! Pumpkin Pepper Soup from Organized Island 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons minced onion 1 15 oz can …

Dental Hygiene Reminders

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Keeping your teeth clean is a full time job! Well, maybe not that much work, but it is important! Here are some dental hygiene tips and reminders for our patients: The Importance of Floss Don’t skimp on the floss. Use a long piece, about an arms-length, that provides enough grip to access the spaces between every tooth, front and back. …

Oral Hygiene Tips

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It’s not as simple as brushing your teeth and calling it a day. Keeping your teeth healthy takes a few extra steps! Here are some tips you might not have heard before: How to Floss: Without flossing, millions (yes, millions) of bacteria can feast on the gunk between your teeth, forming acids that, over time, cause cavities and irritate the …

Common Removable Orthodontic Equipment

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During your orthodontics treatment process, you might need one or more of the following removable pieces of equipment. Aligners – an alternative to traditional braces for adults, serial aligners are being used by an increasing number of orthodontists to move teeth in the same way that fixed appliances work, only without metal wires and brackets. Aligners are virtually invisible and …

Vitamins to Support Oral Health

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As important it is to brush your teeth properly and floss regularly, sometimes you teeth need help from the outside in. Including the right vitamins in your diet, and taking a supplement as needed. Calcium is essential for strong teeth as well as bones. Calcium can be found in milk, fortified orange juice, yogurt, broccoli, cheese, and other dairy products. …

How to Keep Braces and Teeth Healthy During Summer

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Here are tips for keeping braces and teeth safe during the summer. Brush after every meal It’s easy to forget to brush when you’re not on a set schedule. But summery treats like hot dogs and ice cream are particularly damaging to teeth because of the extra sugar. Remember to bring a travel toothbrush wherever you go so you can …

Keeping Teeth Safe While Playing Sports

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Summer is here and everyone is ready to head outdoors and play sports! Soccer, softball, baseball, dance; there are endless options for children, teens, and adults to get moving once the weather starts to warm up. You may wonder – “Can my child safely play sports while wearing braces?” It is an important question for kids, but it also applies …

Choose The Right Toothbrush For Braces

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Brushing your teeth while you have braces is extremely important – but its also more difficult than it is without braces! Finding the right toothbrush is the first step to great oral hygiene. Your toothbrush needs to be small and flexible enough to move easily around your mouth. Remember you have several sides to your teeth – outer (near your …