It’s Halloween! All you want to do is enjoy a scary movie, visit a good haunted house, and eat some CANDY! However, when you’re in braces, the effects candy can have on your teeth are as frightening as being crossed by a black cat on Halloween. Yes, you can still participate in trick or treating,…
Teens and younger kids can be a little nervous about wearing braces. They might feel concern about the appliances being uncomfortable and hurting their gums and cheeks, but more often any worry is over how they will look with braces. While there are plenty of options for “invisible” orthodontic options, not all dental plans will…
Your child got braces this summer, shortly after the school year ended. It’s been an easy transition for her, since the schedule is more relaxed, but as back to school looms closer you wonder how the frequent appointments will work with her school and extracurricular schedule. Here are three tips to stay on schedule: Plan…
Your daughter had stage one orthodontics to expand her jaw and make room for the permanent teeth. She didn’t like it; you had trouble with regular brushing during the course of treatment. She complained that brushing hurt and the issue brought more parenting struggles and arguments than you anticipated. Eventually, though, the treatment ran its…
As you walk out of East Cobb Orthodontics, a weary teenager with brand new braces straggles along next to you. His mouth is sore; soft foods are on the menu tonight. He’s had trouble brushing well his entire life, and you’re concerned about how well he’ll keep his teeth clean with the braces. But he…
Your daughter’s bottom front teeth came in a little crooked. You hoped that when she stopped using her thumb to self soothe, her permanent teeth would come in straight. Unfortunately, the dentist says there’s not enough room in her mouth for the rest of her teeth to erupt. He wants to use a device to…
Both restorative dentistry (like dental crowns) and orthodontic treatment (like braces) are common procedures. So there’s a good chance that you or a family member will need both at some point in your lifetime. Fortunately, you can get braces if you have a dental crown. Here’s what you should know about dental crowns and braces…
When you or your teen have braces, you might wonder how to make your smile shine for your holiday pictures. The obvious answer is to brush and floss regularly, but there are other ways to help get your grin Instagram ready: Moisturize! Not your teeth, your lips. From the sticky film stage to the completely dried…
No one wants to have an ugly smile. But how big of a difference do a few crooked teeth make? If you’re not bothered by them, why be bothered to get braces? There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to tooth alignment. Here’s how crooked teeth can affect your oral health… Your teeth…
Crooked teeth can lead to health and self-esteem issues. The best time to correct tooth alignment is while your kids are young. If you notice any of these issues in your child’s mouth, it’s time for a checkup. Baby Teeth Not Coming Out on Schedule Every child has a unique schedule for losing baby teeth.…
