While mouthwash goes a long way in improving your oral care, it is not a substitute for flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing provide different benefits that you should understand.
Mouthwash Benefits
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Can I use mouthwash instead of flossing?
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
While mouthwash goes a long way in improving your oral care, it is not a substitute for flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing provide different benefits that you should understand.
Mouthwash Benefits
Mouthwash comes
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Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.
If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it Read more -
Celebrate the Season with Braces-Friendly Treats
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with the holidays around the corner, and visions of sugarplums and other tasty desserts dancing in everyone’s head.
Except, this year you have
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Considerations When Picking the Right Mouthwash
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
A solid oral health routine begins with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Without a consistent oral health regimen, you may begin to experience tooth decay and bacterial infections. Few patients
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A Retainer Helps You Keep Your New Smile After Braces
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
Moving your teeth to a more functional and attractive alignment is a big undertaking. You can invest months — even years — and a lot of expense to correct Read more -
Thanksgiving in North America
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving
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An Early Orthodontic Evaluation May Alert to Developing Bite Problems
posted: Nov. 20, 2021.
Lately, you’ve noticed your young child’s primary teeth don’t appear to be coming in straight. Is it a problem? The answer to that question is best answered by an early Read more -
How Braces Can Work at Any Age
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
Are you an adult who is considering getting braces? Perhaps you’ve had them before, but over the years that dental work has been reversed. Or maybe you’ve never had any
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How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
posted: Nov. 10, 2021.
Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used Read more -
Early Orthodontics
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
The average age of individuals who get braces is between nine and 14, although it is appropriate for younger children to visit Olm Orthodontics for a consultation with the doctor.
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Time to Brush Up on Brushing and Flossing
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
If your child has just gotten braces, chances are it’s a good time to brush up on dental hygiene! Why now? What’s different? And how can you help? Let’s take
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Clear Aligners: Another Option Besides Braces for Moving Teeth
posted: Oct. 31, 2021.
Advances in technology often lead to greater choices for things like automobiles or smartphones. In recent decades, advances in orthodontics have given families another choice besides braces for straightening Read more -
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is
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Head Off a Crossbite at the Pass With This Orthodontic Appliance
posted: Oct. 21, 2021.
At what age should you begin treating a poor bite? Many might say with braces around late childhood or early adolescence. But some bite problems could be addressed earlier—with Read more -
There’s an App for That!
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
Modern orthodontic technology has led to major changes in the world of braces. Brackets are smaller and come in both metal and ceramic materials. Wires are more efficient and more
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Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
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