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…
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 got your braces on, our Marietta orthodontist explained the proper care of your new smile and all the ways to clean around the appliances in your mouth. You probably know that gum disease is one of the greatest threats to braces wearers and that you should be brushing after eating anything. You might…
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…
Whether it’s your first time getting orthodontic treatment or you’re having an adjustment, it’s a good idea to “brace” yourself for any discomfort. Some patients have no issue with getting braces. But that may not be true for you. Get rid of pain and keep your smile moving smoothly with these tips for Marietta braces…
Orthodontic retainers do a good job at retaining teeth. “Retain” means to hold something back. A retainer is designed to hold teeth in the new position that braces have put them in, so that they don’t slip back into the old one. Retainers are primarily intended for after braces, not in place of braces themselves.…
Whether orthodontic treatment in Marietta, GA is on the horizon for you or your child, you probably have a ton of questions. If you can’t think of any major concerns right now, then here are a few areas you should start giving some thought to. What are the treatment options or alternatives? Classic metal braces…
YouTube has many popular pages committed to teaching you how to straighten your own teeth. At home. There certainly seems to be an increase these days in the number of people seeking a DIY fix for crooked teeth. Is this just a harmless trend? Or could it actually damage your smile for good? Dr. Capps…
One of the most important things we tell our Marietta orthodontic patients, is that it’s essential to keep your teeth clean each day. Cleaning around your brackets will prevent unwanted cavities and unsightly “white circles” on your teeth after your braces are removed. With so many areas to clean around, you might want to try…
