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Braces are a powerful tool for creating a beautifully aligned smile, but they also make oral hygiene a bit more challenging. Brackets, wires, and rubber bands create extra spaces where food particles and plaque can hide, increasing the risk of cavities, staining, and gum inflammation. With the right techniques, though, you can keep your smile healthy throughout your orthodontic journey. Here are 4 essential tips for brushing and flossing with braces.

Are you unhappy with the appearance of your teeth thanks to misalignment? Fortunately, traditional braces are available to correct a number of orthodontic issues. If you are someone who is bothered by crooked top (or bottom) teeth, you may be wondering if you can choose to only get braces on a single arch. Ultimately, this depends on your individual needs, as moving the teeth gets quite complex. Continue reading to learn more about straightening single arches and why this isn’t always the best idea.

Many people love Invisalign aligners because they straighten your smile without being obvious. Those comfortable, discreet trays are nearly invisible, hence their name. But unfortunately, that translucent appearance also makes them easier to misplace.

If you’ve lost your Invisalign tray, there’s no need to panic. Here’s what you should do next, and how to prevent it from happening again!

If you’ve been thinking about straightening your smile with Invisalign, one of the first questions you probably have is: How long does treatment take? The answer depends on several factors, including the complexity of your case, your age, and how well you follow your dentist or orthodontist’s instructions. On average, Invisalign treatment takes 12 to 18 months, but some people may see results in as little as six months, while others may need over two years for more advanced corrections.

You’re ready to straighten out your smile with Invisalign clear aligners, but you’ve run into a bit of a snag. Your aligners don’t seem to fit quite right. Maybe they feel too snug or too loose – all you know is they feel strange and uncomfortable. What should you do?

The proper Invisalign fit is crucial for your treatment, so it’s a good idea to be looking for tips! Keep reading for expert recommendations.

Getting braces may seem like it’s purely cosmetic, but the truth is that orthodontics can correct a variety of oral health problems you may not have even realized were related to your bite. Here are a few ways that straightening your smile can improve the well-being of your mouth all while making your teeth look straighter and better than ever before.

Most people know that comparing themselves to others is no good, but sometimes human nature just can’t be ignored. If you’ve noticed that your pearly whites are shorter than average and feel self-conscious when you smile, know that you don’t have to settle! Your cosmetic dentist can help with treatments designed to give your teeth a more consistent look. To learn more, just keep reading.

You may be well-acquainted with the way your mouth feels. You might use your tongue to feel the smoothness of your teeth or get food that is stuck between them. You may even run it across your gums occasionally. One day, you feel a bump on them, and now you may be wondering if you need to visit your emergency dentist.

Some causes of gum bumps can resolve themselves, but others require a trip to your dentist’s office. Read on to learn four reasons why you may have bumps on your gums and why visiting your dentist as soon as possible is your best option.

If you’ve got a painful infected or cracked tooth, you’re probably eager to get it fixed and begin healing. But in order to do that, you may need a root canal procedure. While this treatment can help alleviate pain in your tooth extremely quickly, it still may take your dentist a bit of time to complete it. Here’s how long you can expect your root canal to take, and what you can expect to happen during the procedure.

While root canal treatments are often used to resolve severe toothaches, you may need one even if you are not feeling any pain. In some cases, you may not experience discomfort even if serious dental health issues are wreaking havoc on your teeth and a root canal may be the best way to end a destructive infection and preserve your smile. Here’s a brief guide to why you may need this procedure even if your mouth seems reasonably comfortable.