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What Happens After Invisalign | WHAT NOW 5 FACTS

What happens after your Invisalign treatment is completed? Patients come out with a beautiful new smile that has taken over a year to receive. But it is not over yet. In order to keep that beautiful smile, patients have to continue with the orthodontic aftercare process. In this post, we’ll show you what to expect after Invisalign treatment is completed and your last tray has been used. Let’s get cracking.

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Wisdom Teeth and Braces (All the Basics You Need to Know)

Are braces with wisdom teeth possible? Do wisdom teeth affect your orthodontic treatment? This may be a valid concern for you. You might wonder what wisdom teeth are or what they do in the first place. They are essential for oral health and have a place in the jaw structure as a whole. In this post, we’ll go through what wisdom teeth are and whether you need them removed for oral health or braces. Let’s get cracking. 

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Flossing Your Permanent Retainer (With Tips)

Flossing is the most important part of oral hygiene. If you have braces or a retainer, it can be difficult to get all of those little nooks and crannies between your teeth. This can cause an easy target for plaque buildup which leads to oral health issues like tooth decay and gingivitis. In this post, you’ll see why you need to take extra care when flossing with a permanent retainer.  Firstly, let’s get into what a permanent retainer is.

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Do Braces Have Side Effects? (What your not always told)

Your mouth and oral health change drastically when undergoing orthodontic treatment. Braces can cause many issues if not used in the proper way. But these issues are manageable and can be controlled when you know-how. In this post, we’ll take you through the side effects of braces treatment. Let’s get going.

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Can I have braces if I have crowns or veneers on my teeth?

You have chosen to correct your smile. Child, teen or adult, you’ll need to know the facts before getting into treatment and whether you are suitable. When you get braces, make sure to check with your dentist and doctor about whether they can be fitted around any oral devices such as crowns or dental implants. In this post, we’ll show you the facts on getting braces with crowns and implants. Let’s get going.

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What Is The Best Toothpaste To Use With Braces?

You’re wearing braces, or will be soon. While wearing braces, oral health is essential. But how to ensure you keep your teeth in good condition. Toothpaste is one way to defend against nasties. You need to choose toothpaste wisely for the duration of treatment. In this post, we’ll show you what toothpaste to use while wearing braces. Let’s get looking.

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WHAT HAPPENED TO MY ORTHODONTIST?

Good quality and bespoke treatment need uniformity to it. Changing exerts during treatment is detrimental to the patient. One frequent complaint of patients of corporate orthodontist offices is that their expert just disappears. Patients may go through many different orthodontists during a typical two-year treatment. In this post, we’ll take you through why using an independent ortho is key to successful treatment. What happened to my orthodontist? Let’s find out.

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Manual or Electric Toothbrush With Braces

For orthodontic patients, an electric toothbrush can be more effective than a manual one at removing plaque. One study found that the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics reported greater removal with electric over traditional brushing methods. In their article they compared these two types of brushes for oral hygiene maintenance. In this post we’ll answer your question – Manual or electric toothbrush for braces? Let’s get cracking.

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How to Fix a Gummy Smile (6 Ways Explained)

A gummy smile is common and for some, it means taking measures to correct it. There arent many ways to do this. One way however is to see an orthodontist. A gummy smile means ‘excessive gingival display.’ This is when too much gum tissue shows above the top teeth when smiling. In this post, we’ll find out what a gummy smile is how to fix it. Let’s get going.

If your gummy smile is caused by orthodontic issues such as a bad bite or minor jaw problems, using orthodontic appliances can help. Orthodontics like braces and Invisalign are available to correct jaw problems and sift out any other underlying causes of an uneven mouth. This is to make your pearly whites shine through when you beam those chompers at the world.

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Do You Need a Replacement Retainer? ( 2021 Guide with Answers)

As time goes on, retainers will gradually wear down and become wider than necessary. When this happens your retainer won’t be able to hold your teeth where they are supposed to go anymore! Be sure not to let it get that far because once the mouth starts shifting back again there’s no turning back–so don’t wait for things to worsen before getting a new one.

You have achieved a straight beautiful smile. Now you are on the retainer stage. Retainers need looking after because they’re fragile. There are many reasons you might need a replacement retainer. In this post, we’ll take you through 5 reasons why your retainer needs replacing. Let’s get looking.

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