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Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read more -
Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
Wearing braces can pose challenges for your daily life and habits. One in particular is trying to keep your teeth and gums clean. Braces or not, your oral hygiene needs Read more -
Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read more -
Take Extra Dental Care Precautions While Undergoing Orthodontic Therapy
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.
A “perfect storm” of dental disease could be brewing for your teenager undergoing orthodontic treatment. As braces or other appliances complicate hygiene efforts, newly erupted permanent teeth and changing Read more -
Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.
While braces are a tried and true method for achieving a more attractive smile, they may also give rise to problems with dental disease. This is because their hardware Read more -
Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
posted: May 18, 2020.
Straightening your smile doesn't happen overnight—it can involve months or even years of orthodontic treatment. And although the end result is well worth it, the long process can make Read more -
Dealing with the Reality of Increased Disease Risk with Braces
posted: Apr. 08, 2020.
Wearing braces is all about the future: you undergo many months of treatment to gain a lifetime of better mouth function and a more attractive smile. In the meantime, though, Read more -
Make Efforts to Protect Your Teeth from Disease While Wearing Braces
posted: Dec. 10, 2019.
Orthodontic treatment is a big investment. But given the benefits for future good health and a more attractive smile, it's well worth it. In the here and now, though, braces Read more -
Prevent White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces with Diligent Oral Hygiene
posted: Nov. 30, 2019.
After months of wearing braces it's time for the big reveal: your new and improved smile! Your once crooked teeth are now straight and uniform. But a look in the Read more -
Be on the Alert for White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces
posted: Sep. 21, 2019.
While wearing braces is the path to a healthier and more attractive smile, it can be a difficult journey. One of your biggest challenges will be keeping your teeth Read more -
Oral Hygiene isn't Easy with Braces - but it's Still Doable
posted: Sep. 11, 2019.
If you’re about to undergo orthodontic treatment, you’re going to face a challenge keeping your teeth and gums clean wearing braces. That in turn could increase your chances for Read more -
Effective Hygiene is Key to Preventing Enamel White Spots While Wearing Braces
posted: Jul. 03, 2019.
Finally — your braces are off! A look in the mirror reveals a straighter, more attractive smile. Unfortunately, it may also show something not so attractive — tiny, chalky Read more -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Nov. 25, 2018.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more -
Don't Forget Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
posted: Oct. 26, 2018.
There are a few things you need to do — and not do — while wearing braces: avoid hard or sticky foods, for example, or wear protection during sports Read more -
Take Care of Your Dental Appliance and It Will Take Care of You
posted: Oct. 06, 2018.
What do a teenager with a poor bite, a senior citizen with multiple missing teeth or a middle-aged person with a teeth grinding habit all have in common? They Read more -
How to Reduce Tooth White Spots While Wearing Braces
posted: Aug. 07, 2018.
When your braces finally come off, you’ll hopefully be astounded by what you see –once-crooked teeth replaced by a more attractive smile. But you might also see something you Read more