It’s the worst case scenario. You’re on vacation for spring break or just a getaway, and something goes wrong with your braces. A bracket falls out, wires pop out, or something breaks. Don’t panic! There are ways to get you through the rest of your trip before you can come visit us. Bring an emergency…
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You might think that once you g et your braces off, you’re done with orthodontics forever. But wearing a retainer for a period of time following removal of your braces is essential to keeping your new smile beautiful and healthy. The staff here at SmileOn will prepare an individualized treatment plan for you and your…
If you recently got your braces on or got them tightened, you’re likely dealing with sore teeth. This tightening is a necessary part of the teeth-straightening process, but it can be a nuisance. Luckily there are a few ways to deal with the soreness until it goes away on its own! Oral anesthetic An oral…
You don’t have to be a metal mouth anymore! Braces today are a far cry from what they looked like 30 years ago. Today, there are many types of braces, of different levels of visibility depending on your preference. Traditional metal braces – These are made of stainless steel brackets and wires, with dozens of…
It’s hard to avoid sweet treats during the holidays. With a cookie here and a candy cane there, you teeth can soon be in danger of cavities, broken braces, and more. Here are some tips to keep up with your dental health during the holidays. Stay hydrated – Hot chocolate and egg nog are tasty,…
Brushing your teeth while you have braces is extremely important – but its also more difficult than it is without braces! Finding the right toothbrush is the first step to great oral hygiene. Your toothbrush needs to be small and flexible enough to move easily around your mouth. Remember you have several sides to your…
Sugar is the number one enemy of dental health. This is especially true when you have braces or other orthodontic equipment. As hard a habit it might be to kick, reducing the amount of sugar in our diets will help to reduce the damage it can cause to our teeth, with the added bonus of…
Happy Thanksgiving! If this is your first Thanksgiving with braces, you may be worried about what you can and cannot eat. Luckily, a great deal of classic Thanksgiving dishes are quite soft, perfect for those with braces and other orthodontic treatments! Here’s a quick guide: Turkey/Ham – Warm baked turkey or ham is soft on…
For as long as humans have had teeth, people have sought ways to keep them healthy and make them stronger. “Orthodontics” is derived from the Greek orthos (“correct”, “straight”) and -odont- (“tooth”). According to the American Association of Orthodontists, archaeologists have discovered mummified ancients with metal bands wrapped around individual teeth. Archaeologists have also discovered…
Braces are a lot more common than you think! Tons of famous actors athletes, public figures, and more wore braces as a child or even an adult. Did your favorite celebrity wear braces? Faith Hill – She got braces in her 40s and even wore them to the Grammy’s! Miley Cyrus – She wore braces…
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