Braces are generally considered the purview of youth, not so much something for adults. Still, braces have become a more common thing for adults to experience than before. That can be tough for some people who need braces to deal with, since having a mouthful of metal doesn’t exactly fit with many people’s vision of… Read More
Most of the time, everything goes pretty smoothly when it comes to braces. After all, Dr. Bronksy and Dr. Equinda have done this tons of times before, and helped many people get a straighter, more beautiful smile. Still, not everything always goes according to plan, and certain problems warrant a visit to your orthodontist. Something… Read More
One of the primary purposes of braces is to straighten the teeth and bring them into proper alignment with one another. Given the way that wisdom teeth can disrupt that very thing, you might wonder whether it’s better to have the wisdom teeth removed before getting braces put on or not. The answer is a… Read More
For anyone who has concerns about getting braces put on, let us put your mind at ease. It’s not a painful process at all, so no need to worry. That said, the truth of the matter is that you may feel some level of soreness and discomfort after getting them put on. So what can… Read More
Pretty much everyone knows that flossing is good for you. Just because something is good for you doesn’t mean that it’s always easy though. That especially holds true for flossing when you have braces. The good news is that there are some tips you can use to make it easier to have a successful flossing… Read More
If you ask someone what they should do to make sure their teeth are healthy, they’ll probably tell you that you need to brush and floss regularly. Odds are that those are the only things most people will mention. That’s not all there is to healthy teeth though. The alignment of the teeth and jaw… Read More
No one likes having bad breath. It’s a one-way ticket to feeling self conscious any time you’re around anybody else. If you’re finding that you’re more prone to having bad breath now that you have braces on, not to worry. There are a few things you can do to combat an unfortunate case of halitosis…. Read More
You know that it’s important to take good care of your teeth. It’s especially important to do a good job when you have braces. Of course, it’s easier to give your teeth a good thorough cleaning when you have a toothbrush that makes it easier to get the job done. You may find that your… Read More
You don’t usually have too much choice in the way braces look when it comes to most of the components that make up your braces. The exception to this is the color of your ligature ties. When it comes to those, you have a whole rainbow of colors to choose from. The choice may not… Read More
Getting braces put on can be a pretty significant adjustment. Most people don’t think about all of the things that get impacted by the application of braces until they’ve come face to face with wearing them, so to speak. You’ll start to feel the impact of having braces put on right away. So what should… Read More
