Whether it’s for yourself or for your child, orthodontic treatment is an investment of both time and money. The renewed smile and confidence gained are well worth the investment. At East Cobb Orthodontics we believe it’s important to give everyone who can an opportunity to receive quality treatment without worrying about the cost. This is…
Have you ever seen someone who had what looked like white circles on their teeth? Unfortunately, these scarred areas of enamel are usually the result of less-than-adequate home care during orthodontic treatment. To understand how to prevent white circles, we first need to understand what causes them. The circle itself is where the bracket was…
Considering braces or clear aligners? There’s no time like the present. Here are three of the biggest reasons why you should consider investing in your smile’s future. 2020 Taught Us How Important Self-Care Is Throughout quarantine, distance learning, working remotely, and having to stay distance from our social groups, it’s no secret that 2020 has…
Whether you’re sorting through the leftover Halloween candy, staring at a plate of goodies at grandma’s over Thanksgiving, or picking up a few treats to stuff the stockings, you’ll want to be extra careful about choosing holiday snacks that are safe for braces. As long as you’re practicing good oral hygiene every day and only…
Is your student about to head back to school? In braces? Here are some important tips to help them minimize bad breath, food stuck between brackets, and keep their smile healthy while they’re away from home. Pack an Oral Care Kit With more kids in braces, it’s not as “weird” to brush your teeth at…
A dental implant is a great, permanent way to replace a missing tooth. To perform this procedure, a titanium post (the implant) is set into your jaw bone where it recreates the root of a tooth. An artificial tooth on top of the implant (known as a crown) is attached. Once complete, you have a…
Marietta, Georgia children who are in braces don’t have to avoid trick or treating because they shouldn’t be eating candy. In fact, Halloween is a great “cheat” day from them to get their fill of sweets and naughty treats. To ensure that your child consumes goodies without compromising or damaging their braces, follow these guidelines:…
The fun Marietta, Georgia summer is over, and kids are going back to school. With the busy life of a new school year, your child may start to neglect their teeth and put their orthodontic treatment on the back burner. The effects of improper dental care while wearing braces can be detrimental to your natural…
If you suspect your child needs braces, you may be wondering when the best time is to get them in to see an orthodontist. It may help to know there are some key points in your child’s life when it’s ideal to come in for an orthodontic consultation. The First Ortho Consult By the age…
Since your Invisalign trays need to come out to brush your teeth and eat, they can quickly be misplaced or accidentally thrown in the trash. What are you supposed to do though, if you lose your Invisalign trays? Try Other Trays Depending on how long you were wearing the lost set of aligners, you may…
