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…
Braces are a big investment in your child’s well-being, one you try to help him take care of. But what if something goes wrong? There aren’t too many big emergencies with braces, but there are some situations to watch for. These are the top three orthodontic emergencies we often see in our Marietta practice. Broken…
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 a child grows past infancy and toddlerhood, the jaw should begin to expand to allow the permanent teeth to grow in. But sometimes, the teeth begin to come in crowded or the jaw simply does not open up in the correct amount of time. Your dentist may recommend stage one or “interceptive” orthodontics. If…
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 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…
