8ย Braces Tipsย You Have to Know
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Most Common Cavities With Braces
We’ve heard that if you have braces, you have an increased risk of cavities. But there are so many different types of cavities. Today we will talk about what cavities you’re most at risk for if you have braces. These cavities occur and some new tools can help prevent these cavities from even occurring.ย There …
How To Make Teeth Whitening Last Longer
On average a professional teeth whitening treatment will last you about a year. For some people, it’s even longer than that and for others, it might be even shorter. It just depends on your lifestyle, how much coffee you drink, if you smoke, stuff like that. I personally do whitening touch-ups on my teeth every …
What You Need to Know About Orthodontics
Today we will talk about orthodontics. Oral hygiene with braces, such as basic brushing, flossing, and proper care techniques can help your time in braces go as efficient and easy as possible. Brushing Note the plaque buildup around the bands and brackets and along the gumline. Our objective is to thoroughly remove all of it …
What Is TMJ & How to Deal With It
Your TMJ or temporomandibular joint is the connection of your lower jaw to your head. The joint is just in front of the ears. Now many people will say they have TMJ when they’re really having problems with the jaw joints and muscles. Technically TMD is the better term to use. It stands for temporomandibular …
