Do you have goals for your dental health in the new year? Resolutions can be a great way to motivate yourself, but sometimes they can be difficult to stick with. Here are our tips for new year’s resolutions made easy with a few simple steps. What Are Your Dental Goals? Before we dig into our tips for new year’s resolutions made easy, it’s important to first decide what your dental goals are. Do you want a brighter or straighter smile? Healthier gums or less sensitivity to hot or cold treats? Once you figure out your dental goals, you can figure out the best path to move toward them. If you’ve ..read more

Holiday treats play a big part in many of our favorite holiday memories. Unfortunately, not all holiday treats are safe for braces, but many delicious ones are. We know you’ll enjoy starting new traditions and making new memories with these 5 festive holiday treats for people with braces. 1. Pudding Pudding is always super easy go-to for a braces-friendly treat. From chocolate pudding to tapioca pudding, there are also plenty of delicious flavor options to choose from. 2. Pie When we’re talking about festive holiday treats for people with braces, you can’t go wrong with pie! There is apple pie ..read more

Trick or treat season is here! You might have heard that Halloween candy and your braces can be a bad combo, and that’s true! But not when you choose braces-safe candy! Here’s how to know which options are safe for braces. Candies to Avoid When You Have Braces Let’s talk about Halloween candy and your braces. It’s hard to think of Halloween without thinking of candy. From candy corn to caramel-dipped apples to lugging around a trick-or-treat bag full of candy, sweet treats are a big part of the fun! Unfortunately, some candy can be hard on your braces and might even damage them! That’s why it ..read more

Finding snacks can seem really tough when you’re new to braces. Or when you’re bored of your go-to’s! We’re here to help. Here are our favorite braces-friendly foods to help you find your new favorite snack. Unfriendly Foods When you have braces, it’s important to know which foods are safe to eat or not, so you can keep your braces in top form and your orthodontic treatment on track. Before we share our favorite braces-friendly foods, let’s start by talking about those that are not safe for your braces. Foods you should avoid include anything that is sticky, chewy, crunchy, hard, or that requi ..read more

Summer is here! The sky is blue and full of bright sunshine! It’s time for road trips with friends and family! Read on to learn what you need to know before you go about braces care on the road so you can be prepared. Braces Care Before You Go One of our top tips for braces care on the road is simple: see your orthodontist before you go! You never know what could happen when you’re traveling, between trip delays and new ideas for spontaneous fun, so it’s a good idea to schedule your next appointment as closely as possible to your departure date in order to avoid missing any necessary appointme ..read more

If you’re suffering from a broken or loose braces bracket or wire, don’t freak out! It’s happened to almost everyone who has had braces at one time or another! Sometimes more than once! It’s usually a quick and easy fix. Here’s what you need to know about how to fix broken braces until you can get to an orthodontist for a more permanent repair. What to Do First Before we explain how to fix broken braces, the first step you should take is to call your orthodontist right away. They’ll want to see you as soon as possible to ensure that your braces get repaired promptly and thoroughly to keep your ..read more

Getting orthodontic treatment is exciting! Braces are great, but they can also make some things more difficult. Flossing can be one of these things. Here are 5 tips for flossing with braces to help you keep your teeth and braces healthy and sparkling clean. 1. No-shred Floss One of our top tips for flossing with braces is fairly simple: make sure to use no-shred floss. It makes things much more difficult when you’re flossing to have to pull out strands of floss that have gotten caught on your braces brackets or between tight-fitting teeth. The floss packaging may say “no-shred,””shred-free ..read more