Category Archives: Good to Know
Foods To Avoid
Foods To Avoid For most situations, common sense will tell you what foods to avoid. Hard foods, sticky foods and foods high in sugar must be avoided. Hard foods can break or damage wires and brackets. Sticky foods can get … Continue reading
TMJ/TMD
Temporomandibular Disorder Millions of Americans suffer from chronic facial and neck pain as well as recurrent headaches. In some cases this pain is due to Temporomandibular Disorder, or TMD. Your temporomandibular joints, or jaw joints, connect your lower jawbone to … Continue reading
BENEFITS OF TWO-PHASE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
Two-Phase orthodontic treatment is a very specialized process that encompasses tooth straightening and physical, facial changes. The major advantage of two-phase treatment is to maximize the opportunity to accomplish the ideal healthy, functional, aesthetic result that will remain stable over … Continue reading
THUMBSUCKING: Avoiding Future Problems
Although many young children suck their thumbs, the majority stop at an early enough age to avoid permanent dental problems. However, a handful of young children continue to suck their thumbs past the age of five or six. These children … Continue reading
TOOTH FAIRY NEWS
I remember when the Tooth Fairy left $ .25 a tooth That was the going price for the Baby Boomers. Securian Dental’s 2008 Tooth Fairy price poll reveals that per-tooth prices jumped 22% this year to an amazing $2.09 … Continue reading
Orthodontic treatment can help boost children’s self-esteem
Ask any child with less-than-perfect teeth about the nicknames and teasing… and you’ll no doubt hear a sad story. We hear them every day – Goofy, Bugs Bunny, Fang. That’s rough! There is real substance to such a child’s social … Continue reading
Signs of Orthodontic Problems in Growing Children
ST. LOUIS-Because orthodontists can spot subtle problems with jaw growth or teeth while a child still has primary or “baby” teeth present, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends all children get a check-up with an orthodontic specialist no later … Continue reading
Is It TRUE?? Braces Myths Revealed!
Will braces set off the metal detectors in the airport? * The lightweight materials used in braces will not affect metal detectors. You are cleared for take-off. Can braces rust? * Absolutely not! Today’s braces are made of new stronger … Continue reading
OCTOBER…. National Orthodontic Health Month
During the Halloween season, the most frequently asked question of people in braces is, “What candy am I allowed to eat at Halloween?” To avoid breaking the braces, steer clear of the following treats, or recipes with these ingredients, as … Continue reading
Oral Piercing…
One of today’s popular forms of “body art” is PIERCING. If you are thinking about getting a piercing…. or you already have one…. there are some health risks you should be aware of. Your mouth a lot of bacteria, and … Continue reading