At Straight Orthodontics we want to educate our patients on treatment options and how to maintain great dental health!
Mastering Oral Hygiene with Braces: Essential Tips and Tricks
Maintaining optimal oral hygiene is crucial, especially when you have braces. The brackets, wires, and other orthodontic appliances create additional surfaces where food particles and plaque can accumulate, increasing the…
Smile Trivia: Surprising Facts About Orthodontics
Smiles are universal expressions of happiness, but there’s more to them than meets the eye. Behind every beautiful smile is a story of orthodontic care, innovation, and fascinating facts. At…
How Orthodontic Treatment Can Improve Your Oral Health
Orthodontic treatment is often associated with achieving a straighter, more attractive smile. While this is certainly a significant benefit, the advantages of orthodontic treatment extend far beyond cosmetic improvements. Straightening…
Six tips for flossing with braces
Flossing with braces can be difficult, but there are ways to make it easier. If you or your child has braces, you will know that it can be tricky to…
Early Childhood Orthodontic Treatment
Getting childhood orthodontic treatment can be a huge benefit to your child’s health. It can be one of the best things you can do for them because it can prevent…
How Can I Prepare for Braces?
Getting braces is a big step towards obtaining that straight smile that you want. To ensure that you’re prepped and ready for your treatment, we’ve put together some handy tips…
Why Do You Need a Dental Retainer?
So, you’ve been wearing braces or aligners for a few years, your teeth are finally straight, and it’s time to ditch the dental hardware! Great news, right? Not so fast,…
What causes buck teeth?
Buck teeth can be caused by genetic factors, as well as certain habits. Also known as an overbite, buck teeth, refers to a case in which the front teeth protrude…
Why use rubber bands with braces?
Rubber bands, also known as elastics, help to straighten the teeth during orthodontic treatment with braces. When it comes to resolving bite-related problems and straightening teeth effectively, braces remain one…
Questions to ask before you have your braces removed
Know what to expect when you are ready to have your braces removed. If you have been through orthodontic treatment and it’s almost time to have your braces removed, it’s…