Packing school lunches can be hard, especially when your child has braces! Apples, carrots, pretzels, and other crunchy snacks are a no-go, which can be tough on the menu. Biting directly into an apple, for example, can cause the front brackets or wires to pop off. That’s why you need to only pack very soft foods. Yogurt, oatmeal, puddings, baked …
How To Pay For Braces
One of the major concerns many new patients have is the cost of braces. The price can vary greatly based on type and length of treatment, but at True Image, we never want finances to stand in the way between you and a gorgeous smile. We offer affordable treatment that fits your budget. After your complimentary consultation, our treatment coordinator …
Early Orthodontics Treatment
When you think of orthodontic treatment, you may automatically assume that it only relates to older children and teens with alignment and spacing issues. But this isn’t the case: Orthodontic treatment at True Image Orthodontics offers many benefits when applied at a young age. By considering orthodontic treatment at a younger age, our staff are able to identify your child’s …
Common Orthodontics Myths
In the world of orthodontics, there are many misconceptions. We want to calm your fears and clear up some things you may have heard. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to call the True Image office! Misconception #1: My orthodontist is just like my family dentist. The Truth: While it is true that the goal of both …
The Effects of Sugar On Teeth
During the summer months, you might be tempted to snack on popsicles, ice cream, and candy. While these sweet treats may taste delicious, you need to be careful. While natural fruit popsicles are fine, lots of added sugar can be bad for your teeth. Tooth decay and cavities can happen while you have braces, but they can be much more …
Summer Vacations with Braces
We hope you are enjoying this summer! As you swim, play, and travel through these warm months, a few questions may have come up for you. Here are some tips to handle summer vacation with braces! Scheduling Appointments Uh oh! You’re looking at the calendar and realize you’ve schedule a family trip during someone’s orthodontics appointment. No problem – give …
How To Floss With Braces
Flossing is extremely important to do regularly while you have braces. It can be easy to get food stuck in your teeth with braces, and if it gets stuck for too long, it can result in tooth decay and cavities. Keep your teeth healthy with regular flossing! But hen you first get braces, you might have one important question – …
Are You Ready For Adult Orthodontia?
Adult patients seek orthodontia care for one of two reasons – they never had braces as a child, or they did, but stopped wearing their retainers. No matter which applies to you, our office would be happy to speak with you about adult orthodontia. You’re never too old to get the smile you want! If you’ve been self-conscious about your …
Dietary Changes with Braces
Chances are you will need to make some dietary modifications to prevent damage to your braces and prolong orthodontic treatment. Here are some tips! The First Few Days with Braces The first few days wearing braces may be the most restrictive. During this time, the adhesive is still curing, which means you will need to consume only soft foods. This …
Choosing Rubber Band Colors
Common colors of braces include shades of red, blue, green, yellow, purple, pink and orange, as well as gray, silver, gold and black. But check with our office to see what shades we currently offer. Although there is no official style guide for braces yet, consider these suggestions when choosing your colors. And remember that the colors you see in …
Guide to Rubber Bands for Braces
If your orthodontist told you they need to add rubber bands, you may be confused. There are two main types of orthodontic elastics: ligatures and inter-arch elastics (rubber bands). Ligatures are small elastics that are placed around each bracket to hold the wire in place. They come in many different colors and can be used to push or pull teeth …
Orthodontic Options as an Adult
True Image Orthodontics is ecstatic to be part of the Cypress, TX community and is dedicated to providing the community with the best quality orthodontic care in a friendly and professional atmosphere. We all know the best way to handle a problem is by finding the solution as early as possible. Whether it’s a home repair or car trouble, any …
A Great Alternative to Braces: Invisalign!
True Image Orthodontics is proud to be part of the Cypress, TX community. We find great pride in not only fixing people’s teeth, gums, and jaws, but we love the way people feel when they see their new, beautiful smile for the first time after treatment. Some people see traditional braces to be unsightly, awkward chunks of metal on their …
The Importance of Early Treatment
True Image Orthodontics is ecstatic to be part of the Cypress, TX community and is dedicated to providing the community with the best quality orthodontic care in a friendly and professional atmosphere. It is incredibly important to start treatment early when it comes to orthodontic care. By having your child be seen by an orthodontist by the age of seven, …
Ceramic Braces for Adults
True Image Orthodontics is proud to be part of the Cypress, TX community. We find great pride in not only fixing people’s teeth, gums, and jaws, but we love the way people feel when they see their new, beautiful smile for the first time after treatment. Getting braces may be a stressful situation for people. It can cause drama in …