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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
We Love These Reviews!
Our biggest priorities is the children and adults we care for. It makes us so happy to read that they have a positive experience with our office! Here are some of our favorite reviews that we’d like to share with you: The entire staff is very friendly and great with kids. The Dr is compassionate and very helpful and also …
How to Relieve Teeth Pain
If you recently got your braces on or got them tightened, you’re likely dealing with sore teeth. This tightening is a necessary part of the teeth-straightening process, but it can be a nuisance. Luckily there are a few ways to deal with the soreness until it goes away on its own! Oral anesthetic An oral anesthetic will numb your gums …
Spring Braces Color Ideas
Spring is here, which means its time for new seasonal rubber band colors! If you want to mix it up with new colors, here are some ideas that are perfect for spring. Home Run! Baseball season is here, so pick colors to match your favorite MLB team. Maybe blue and orange for the Houston Astros? Or, if you play baseball, …
Braces Care For Kids
Congrats on your new braces! Now, you’re probably wondering how to take care of them. You know how to brush your teeth – but now how do you do it with braces?! Kids with braces must take extra care cleaning their teeth and may need to adjust how and how often they brush their teeth. You need to brush after …
Why You Should Always Carry Dental Wax
Sometimes, your braces will be uncomfortable. This is particularly true after any appointment when you get them tightened. The best trick to keep your mouth feeling comfortable, and to be prepared for any emergencies, is to always carry dental wax with you! The wax is specially designed for braces can coat the wires so that they don’t irritate your mouth. …
How To Clean Your Retainer
Retainers are necessary to help keep your teeth straight. But like your teeth, they need to be cleaned regularly so they don’t deteriorate or damage your teeth. Cleaning them regularly, especially after you’ve eaten, keeps bacteria from building up. You can also use these cleaning techniques for your Invisalign trays. Keep your retainers moist. Keeping them moist would avoid the …
What To Expect When You Get Your Braces On
If your first orthodontic appointment is coming up, don’t be nervous! Getting your braces on may feel like a scary thing, but it is actually a fairly simple process. Here is what you can expect. A week before you get your braces on, your orthodontist may insert small rubber spacers between your back molars to allow space for your braces. …