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Posts
braces
- Do Braces Weaken Teeth? (We Answer)
- Preserving The Purity of Clear Braces: Tips to Prevent Stains
- Best Toothbrush for Braces – Brace Yourself for Brilliance
- Understanding the MARA Appliance: A Comprehensive Guide
- Invisalign Cost vs Braces Cost: Making an Informed Decision
- Braces Bottom Teeth Only: Cost, Benefits, and Treatment Options
- Veneers Or Braces (3 ANSWERS AS TO WHAT IS BEST)
- Age Limit For Braces? | FAST FACTS 2023
- What are Lingual Braces/Back Braces? (Pros and Cons)
- Braces Ulcer and Sores From Invisalign Explained
- Orthodontist X-Ray – Needed for Braces?
- Mouth Ulcers While Wearing Braces? (9 EASY FIXES HERE)
- Do I Need Teeth Removed for Braces? (9 EASY READ FACTS)
- What Are the Benefits of Getting a Second Opinion for Braces or Invisalign Treatments?
- Different parts of orthodontic braces
- Best Toothpaste for Braces (Avoid Getting White Dots)
- Can Diabetes Affect Your Orthodontic Treatment?
- Where Did My Orthodontist Go?
- Braces With Crowns, Fillings And Implants
- Side Effects of Wearing Braces (FULL Breakdown 2022)
- Gaps in Teeth (CAN BRACES FIX IT?) | 5 Super Facts For Mom
- Power Chains for Braces (9 QUICK FACTS FOR MOM)
- I Want a Perfect Smile After Braces Come Off!
- Overcome Fear of Braces Fitted | READ 5 FACTS AND ANSWERS
- What Causes Abnormal Jaw Pains | 9 EPIC & FAST FACTS
- Mail Order Orthodontics in 2020 | AVOID THE PERILS | FAST FACTS
- Cross Bite – Overjet – Open Bite | THE BIG 3 in 2020
- How to Overcome Your Fear of Having Braces? | QUICK GUIDE 2020
- Braces Color Wheel | Find The Best Color For You
- Will My Lips Look Bigger after Braces Removed? (FACTS)
- I Have Braces [What Foods are Forbidden?]
- Why Retainers After Braces are Epic Important {in 2020}
- Top Celebrities with Braces
- 7 amazing ways (on How to Maintain Your Braces)
- I Don’t Have Any Dental Problems {Should I Still Visit an Orthodontist?}
- What Is the Difference between Traditional Expanders and Clear Aligners?
- What Your Child Should Expect (Before and After Braces)
- Are Braces for Adults Worth the Trouble?
- Do Orthodontic Braces Hurt?
- What Happens Immediately after Removal of Braces?
- How to Fix Crowded Teeth [Without Braces]
- How Do I Fix my Flared Teeth [After Braces]?
- The Importance Of Wearing Retainers After Treatment
- Do Orthodontic Braces Cause White Spots on Patients’ Teeth?
- Should I Consider More Treatment If I’m Not Happy After My Braces Are Removed?
- How to Deal with Orthodontic Emergencies
- Tooth Brushing Mistake No 5: Not Brushing Correctly
- If You Don’t Want Traditional Metal Braces, What Are The Other Options?
- Foods To Avoid While Wearing Braces
- Orthodontic Fact #11 “In 1000 BC, the ancient Greeks fashioned a catgut or metal strips with goat or sheep intestines to correct teeth deformities. Be thankful that you are living in the 21st century.”
- Do I Need Braces?
- Orthodontic Fact #9 Irregularities of the teeth is one of the earliest writings about dental deformities, written by Hippocrates in 400 BC
dental health
- Effective Techniques to Halt Tongue Thrusting: A Comprehensive Guide
- How to Fix a Gummy Smile ( 5 EASY FACTS )
- What is The Function of Fluoride? (Good for Teeth?)
- Flossing With a Retainer (3 QUICK FACTS)
- Tongue Thrust and Treatment (Facts)
- Best Electric Toothbrush for Braces (3 UPDATED FACTS)
- Why Aren’t My Child’s Permanent Teeth Coming In?
- How To Help Children Remain Cavity-Free (5 EASY FACTS)
Eat Better
General Articles
- Good Orthodontist 9 Signs | FAST FACTS in 2023
- Teeth Whitening for Kids and Teenagers | GOOD OR BAD?
- Sleep Apnea and Orthodontics (3 QUICK READ FACTUALS)
- Braces Treatment During a Pandemic (3 EASY THINGS TO KNOW)
- Do Wisdom Teeth Need To Be Removed in 2020? | AMAZING ANSWERS
- Does My Child Need To Have Baby Teeth Removed?
- The Real Effects of Sugary Snacks
- Effects of Vaping on Teeth
- 7 Important Vitamins and Minerals for Healthy Teeth
- Famous People with Braces
Invisalign
- Most Painful Invisalign Tray – What To Expect
- How to Treat Invisalign Cutting Tongue: Tips and Tricks for Invisalign Users
- Understanding Invisalign Rubber Bands: What They Are And How They Work
- Removing Invisalign – Safely and Effectively
- How Do I Clean My Invisalign? (2023 Guide)
- Can I Get Invisalign With Cavities? (Let’s Explore)
- How Does Invisalign Move Teeth? How Long Does it Take? (7 EASY FACTS)
- Is Your Invisalign Not Tracking?
- Confidence with Invisalign | HOW EASY? | 7 QUICK FACTS
- What is Invisalign | How Does It Work? (7 QUICK EASY FACTS)
- How Does Invisalign Work?
- What Makes Invisalign Unique? (Among Others)
- Benefits of Braces in All Ages ( 7 EASY FACTS )
- How Can Invisalign Help Straighten Teeth and Boost Self-Confidence
- Are Traditional Braces Cheaper than Invisalign?
- McDermott Orthodontics – The Internet is Undeniable
- How Is Invisalign Different from Traditional Braces?
- How Is Invisalign Different from Traditional Braces?
- Toothbrushing Mistake No.6: “Starting In the Same Place Each Time”
Orthodontic Facts
- Board-Certified Orthodontist (5 QUICK FACTUALS FOR YOU)
- Gaps and Widely Spaced Teeth | HOW TO FIX (2021)
- What Training Do Pediatric Orthodontists Do? (5 COOL FACTS)
- Ideal Bite | What does it Look Like? | 5 EPIC FACTS
- Orthodontist, Dentist and Endodontist | THE BIG 3
- I Have an Overbite | What Will Braces do? (5 ANSWERS)
- Bad Breath Causes
- Effects of Vaping on Teeth
- Widely Spaced Teeth (Impacting Your Overall Health)
- What is an Orthodontist?
- How [Long Would It Take to Fix] My Crooked Teeth?
- All You Need to Know About Lingual Braces
- Orthodontic Fact #10 The first ever certified orthodontist in the United States is Dr. Charles Tweed from the late 18th century
- Orthodontic Fact #8 Statistically Speaking, Over 1 million Americans over the Age of 18 Consult Orthodontic Clinics to Help Align Their Teeth.
- Orthodontic Fact #7: Some dental wires used in dental braces are activated by body heat and were developed by NASA.
- Orthodontic Fact #6 The first braces were of a piece of flat metal in 1720. This was connected to the patient’s teeth by using several pieces of thread.
- Orthodontic Fact #4 Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to lose all your teeth before you get braces. In fact, treatments can start at the young age of 7
- Orthodontic Fact #3 Here’s a fun fact: All orthodontists are dentists, but only 5 percent of dentists are orthodontists. Confusing, isn’t it?
- Orthodontic Fact #2 A brace is one type of dental appliance that an orthodontist can use depending on the patient’s needs. Other appliances may be suggested to treat a specific jaw or mouth deformity.
- Orthodontic Fact #1 Almost 25% of patients that wore braces had to get them again after treatment because they failed to wear retainers as they were advised
Orthodontist Services
- Fix an Underbite Without Surgery (5 EASY READ FACTS)
- Dental Visits During Orthodontic Treatment (7 EPIC FACTS)
- Discomfort with Braces | 9 QUICK REMEDIES FOR MOMS
- Should I Still visit an Orthodontist? (ANSWERS HERE)
- Is It Possible to Close the Gaps Where I Lost Two Teeth?
- What to Expect When Seeing an [Orthodontist]
- Why is a Dentist not an [Orthodontist]?
- My Bottom and Top Teeth Are Not Aligned. Can Braces Help Align My Jaws?
- What Causes Abnormal Jaw Pains (and How to Treat It)
- Preparing for Your First Orthodontic Appointment
retainers
- Will A Retainer Close a Gap After Braces? (We Answer)
- Retainer Replacement: When, Why, and How to Get a New One
- My Retainer Is Loose & Doesn’t Fit -Replacing Retainers
- How To Floss With Permanent Retainer – Avoid Tartar Build Up
- Orthodontic Retainers | How To Avoid Mold & Black Spots
- Hawley Retainer | Costs & Care (2022 Update)
Smile
Smile Qoutes
- It only takes a split second to smile and forget, yet to someone that needed it, it can last a lifetime. ― Steve Maraboli
- No one is too poor to give a smile – a gift, often, of greater consequence than any sum of money ― Vironika Tugaleva
- “Smile in the mirror. Do that every morning and you’ll start to see a big difference in your life.” – Yoko Ono.
- Smile more, help more, trust more, love more to live more. ― Debasish Mridha
- Don’t take life too seriously! Nobody gets out alive anyway. Smile. Be goofy. Take chances. Have fun. Inspire ― Dawn Gluskin
- I’ve Never Seen a Smiling Face That Was Not Beautiful!
- Fall in Love with a Smile
- Begin A New Day With A Simple SMILE
- There is a thin line between smile and laughter – Santosh Kalwar
- A smile becomes you or perhaps you become you when you smile. ― Margi Preus
- Life is too short not to smile. Smile as much as you can. ― Steve Imig
- This Is My Life, I’m Happy To Be Living It!
- “Nothing is Impossible. The word itself says I’m Possible” – Audrey Hepburn
- Never, Ever, Ever Give Up
- Without Passion Life is Nothing
- A genuine smile comes from the heart, but a healthy smile needs good dental care – Wayne Chirisa
- Every plain wall deserves a piece of work, so why not cover it with a smile? – Shawn Lukas
- Smile more to attract more – Debasish Mridha
- Have you made someone smile today? – Debasish Mridha
- A beautiful smile without any reason is the smile of the existence! – Mehmet Murat ildan
- Smile is the vainest thing you can wear without costing you anything
- if you feel happy, Smile with all your heart. if you’re down, smile with all your might – Paul Ian Guillermo
- You can only hold a smile for so long, after that it’s just teeth. – Chuck Palahniuk, Invisible Monsters
- For a moment at least, be a smile on someone else’s face. – Dejan Stojanovic, The Sun Watches the Sun
- New Day – New Smile
- “Peace begins with a smile” – Mother Teresa
- Touch someone’s life with a Smile
Tooth Brushing Mistakes
- Tooth brushing Mistake No.10: “Not Changing the Toothbrush Often Enough”
- Tooth brushing Mistake No.9: Not Letting the Toothbrush Dry
- Tooth Brushing Mistake No.8: “Not Following Up With a Rinse”
- Toothbrushing Mistake No.7: “Skipping Inner Tooth Surfaces”
- Tooth brushing Mistake No.4: “Brushing Too Often or Too Hard”
- Tooth brushing Mistake No.3: “Not Brushing Often Enough or Long Enough”
- Tooth brushing Mistake No.2: “Not Picking the Right Bristles“
- Tooth brushing Mistake No.1: “Not Using the Right Toothbrush”
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Words of Wisdom
- Words of Wisdom No.9: “Brush Your Teeth When You First Get Out of Bed and Before You Get Back In at Night“
- Words of Wisdom No.8: “Practice Flossing with Your Eyes Shut“
- Words of Wisdom No. 7 – Stay Fresh
- Words of Wisdom No.6 – Brush your teeth with baking soda once a week
- Words of Wisdom No. 5 – Gargle With Apple Cider Vinegar
- Words of Wisdom No. 4 – Eat Cleansing Foods
- Words of Wisdom No.3 – Clean Your Tongue
- Words of Wisdom No.2 – Chuck Your Toothbrush
- Words of Wisdom No.1 “Go On a White-Teeth Diet”
