Tips For Dealing With Braces As An Adult Braces are not just a childhood or adolescent experience. Many adults decide to fix their misaligned teeth later in their life and must learn to deal with braces in their everyday lives. This can be quite a challenging transition, especially at the beginning of the process when you’re forming new habits. The …
Long Term Effects of Thumb Sucking on Teeth AlignmentThumb-sucking: A Common Behavior Pattern Thumb-sucking is common in young children, but does this seemingly benign habit carry possible long-term effects on the alignment of permanent teeth? Sucking one’s thumb or finger is a self-soothing behavioral pattern most frequently encountered in children under four. The child may display this behavior especially often …
Braces provide much-needed structural repair to the teeth. But there’s more to a great smile than straight teeth. People also want their smile to be a dazzling white. Consider these things if you have braces and want to use whitener. Consider That Braces Are Glued to Your Teeth The little brackets in braces are attached to your teeth with extra-strong …
Do Wisdom Teeth Move Other Teeth? Wisdom teeth don’t actually move the other teeth in your mouth. It’s a misconception that wisdom teeth cause overlap in other teeth. Wear and tear on teeth as well as growth spurts in the jaw do cause teeth to move, though. Many people choose to wear braces to create a beautiful smile. Braces can …
Orthodontics means “straight teeth,” and that’s exactly what it achieves. Many people have misaligned or crowded teeth that can present problems down the road. Orthodontists use braces to realign the teeth and make patients’ smiles look better. But how do they work? Knowing the basics of braces can help you have a better orthodontics experience. What are Orthodontic Braces? Braces …
Everyone wants to have as close to a perfect smile as possible, yet for most people, that doesn’t come naturally. Let’s face it; we’re all human with our imperfections and quirks. In order to create a natural-looking, perfect smile, it’s going to take some work. The good news is, it is fairly simple to get that work done. Orthodontic treatment …
Did you know that you can get braces as an adult—or a teen? Though the younger you are, the more likely you are to get the best results in the shortest amount of time, most people will be able to get braces that improve their smile. Did you know that you can get braces as an adult—or a teen? Though …
Keeping your mouthguard clean is essential to minimizing bacteria and germs. Your body has a high level of good bacteria present, including some in your mouth—expose your mouthguard to these elements and it becomes a breeding ground for any other bacteria in the area. This worsens if there are foot particles – even those you cannot see – present. That, …
Committing to braces or other orthodontic treatments is a major decision for anyone—and that means it’s essential to ask questions and be informed about your options so you can determine the right next steps for you. During your initial visit at SOS Braces, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and talk through any of your concerns. We’re here to …
More than 45 million American kids play at least one sport—and three in four families with kids in the household shuttle at least someone to practices and games. But, once braces come on, many families worry about their child’s ability to hit the field, the court or the rink. It’s the same for adults—many play in recreational teams and worry …
