Your braces may be due for installation. Or, you may have a mouth full of new invaders and the info you got while attending the appointment lost in all the excitement. Your fixed orthodontic appliances have different parts all doing a specific job. Some may be more evident than others. Your treatment plan will determine what parts are used. Below is a quick read list of the different parts of braces and what they do. What is Orthodontic Treatment? Orthodontic treatments are clinical methods to straighten teeth known as malocclusions. Crookedness correction, rotation of teeth, and making the ja ..read more

Straightening teeth is a dynamic process. Do they make your teeth worse? During alignment, particularly over the first six months, it may appear worse. This is a natural movement. The teeth overlap and change position throughout the duration of treatment. This is all planned by your orthodontist. Read on to find out if braces can make your teeth worse. let’s get cracking. Common Negative Effects of Braces Braces cause many problems. It makes wearers feel uncomfortable. It’s normal for brace discomfort to occur, you should expect it. But the common effects are natural and part of the grand plan ..read more

Invisalign treatment is great in many ways. Less pain. Less mess. And most of all fewer appointments than you get with traditional metal braces. Clear aligners are great for seeing the transformation and you only need to send a scan from your phone. Your scan will tell the orthodontist if the next trays are good to go. Sometimes, your scan will show your Invisalign not tracking. Read on for the full lowdown on why your aligners are not seated and what to do about it. What Does Tracking Mean? Tracking is a term that refers to the fit of your aligners over the teeth. If your aligner is tracking ..read more

Your new braces are settling in and your mouth feels different. Or you have heard that getting braces means you have a dry mouth until removed. When you are new to orthodontic treatment, you will have to change your behavior to fit the new normal. Read on to find out about how dry mouth from braces will affect you and what you can do to prevent it. First, let’s look at what dry mouth or Xerostomia is.  What is Xerostomia Anyway? Xerostomia is the medical term for a dry mouth. It is classed as a syndrome.  This occurs when saliva production is reduced or absent from the mouth. Dry Mou ..read more

A major advantage in using Invisalign clear aligners is that the appliances are less dramatic and cumbersome in the mouth for the patients. Because they have fewer parts as compared to braces, aligners push the teeth into alignment, creating less pain than traditional braces. Is there any relation to gum recession? Read on to find out if there is a link between clear aligners gum damage  First, let’s see what Invisalign is… What is Invisalign Orthodontic Treatment? Invisalign orthodontic treatment works like traditional braces, but instead of adjusting the wires every few weeks, the patie ..read more

It’s important to floss your teeth and remove any food particles that may have gotten stuck in between. This goes for double when wearing braces. If you don’t, then tooth decay could develop into an issue as well as gum disease which is difficult to treat. In this post, we’ll show you how to floss with a permanent retainer. Let’s begin with what a permanent retainer is. What is a Permanent Retainer Anyway? Once orthodontic treatment is complete and you no longer need to see an orthodontist, some people may be fitted with a metal wire called a “permanent retainers, fixed retainers and bonded re ..read more

We are often asked if braces for gaps is a solution, and which type of braces are best to achieve the best results in the shortest possible time. In this blog post we will discuss the options and timescales. What are Gaps in Teeth? Gaps in teeth look unimpressive and can cause bad breath, which is why it’s important to take care of this issue before things get worse. With braces, you’ll be able to solve any problem with dental hygiene like trapped food causing cavities. In this post, we’ll show you how braces can fix gaps in teeth. But first, who has gaps?  Who Has Gaps? Children With Gap ..read more

What is the best toothpaste to use whilst wearing braces? Brushing and flossing three times per day, and after every meal flushes out all cavity-causing invaders, but brushing isn’t enough. Your choice of toothpaste is equally as important when you have a mouthful of metal. In this post, we’ll take you through what toothpaste is best when wearing braces. Firstly let’s look at what types there are. Flouride Tartar control Whitening (DO NOT USE) ADA seal of approval Taste test Flouride Let’s look at fluoride first. As it is common and highly recommended by experts in all dental fields. Fluorid ..read more

What are the best toothbrushes for braces? Electric toothbrushes can be more effective than manual ones. The removal of plaque for instance is one key benefit over manual brushing. Due to their ability to reach hard-to-reach areas where bacteria lodge on teeth. Patients with braces have to be extra careful about their oral hygiene.  The American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics has researched this subject and found many bonuses to using an electric toothbrush. In this post, we’ll show you the basic facts on using electric toothbrushes with braces. Let’s get looking. W ..read more

You may have noticed your child thrusting his or her tongue. This behaviour will lead to oral health issues in the future. It is important to correct this as soon as you can. In this post, we’ll take you through tongue thrust and why you should correct it ASAP. Let’s get going. Tongue Thrust – What’s That? A tongue thrust can cause serious dental problems, like an open bite that leaves people vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease. In particular, this condition is most common in children who may develop it because of poor eating habits or a tongue-tie, a cord tied too low on their lower jaw ..read more