Getting Rid of Swollen Gums from Braces

Getting Rid of Swollen Gums from Braces

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You may have noticed swollen, tender gums if you or your child has braces. Standard braces have many wires and brackets, making it challenging to keep teeth and gums clean and healthy. In addition, some patients’ gums react to new braces by swelling and overgrowing. This blog will explain how …

How Quickly Can Braces

How Quickly Can Braces Close Your Teeth Gap

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Braces are an effective and highly versatile orthodontic system. When you have braces, small gaps in your teeth will close relatively quickly, starting at about six to nine months. If you have multiple gaps in your teeth, it may take about 12 months to 2 years to close them with …

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The Next Steps After Getting Your Palate Expander Removed

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Palate expanders or palatal expander devices are common tools in early orthodontic treatment. Children and teens may receive them if they do not have enough room in their jaws for their permanent teeth to erupt. After a palate expander, the next step typically involves putting braces on the patient’s teeth. …

How Much Does A Palatal Expander Cost in Newington, CT?

How Much Does A Palatal Expander Cost in Newington, CT?

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Does your child need a palatal expander device (also known as a PED)? Do you need one? Following the advice of an oral health professional if they recommend palatal expansion is important. That said, if you or a loved one needs a palatal expander, you might have questions regarding how …

What Foods and Drinks Will Stain Your Clear Braces?

What Foods and Drinks Will Stain Your Clear Braces?

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Dental misalignments can cause a range of oral health issues if a patient doesn’t receive treatment. They can also have a negative impact on a patient’s smile and appearance. By correcting a misalignment, braces can improve a patient’s smile. However, during the time they’re wearing braces, some patients are less-than-happy …

What to do if a Retainer No Longer Fits

What to do if a Retainer No Longer Fits

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When you get your traditional braces off or finish using the last Invisalign aligner, you may cheer with accomplishment.  Just know that the work is not done. The next step is often a retainer.  Depending on whether or not you wear it as you should or how well you care …

Candy and Braces: Do's & Dont's

Candy and Braces: Do’s & Dont’s

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If you or your child have just completed a procedure to get braces, or are considering getting braces in the near future, you may be curious what aftercare will be like. While some dietary restrictions may be placed on you or your child by your orthodontist after getting braces put …

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How Much Do Braces Cost in Newington, CT?

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Are you or your child in need of braces? One of the most popular types of orthodontic care, braces are quite common. In fact, statistics show that nearly 75% of kids/teens could benefit from having their teeth straightened.  As braces are recommended for an increasing number of people, many patients …

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What is the Typical Cost of Getting Braces?

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It is difficult to determine what the typical cost of getting braces is. Estimates suggest that the cost of getting braces ranges from $3,000-$10,000. However, it is unclear which expenses this accounts for. Treatment with braces is highly personalized. Even treatment for two different patients from the same orthodontist could …

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Can You Get Braces Just on Your Bottom Teeth?

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When it comes to orthodontics, every patient has different needs. Not all treatments are appropriate for everyone. Orthodontic services are customized based on the specific way each patient’s teeth need to be moved in order to be in proper alignment. That means that some patients may only require braces on …

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Can You Get Braces During Pregnancy?

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Getting braces as an adult can be stressful enough, but it can be even more stressful if you need them while you are pregnant. Pregnancy can change your dental health significantly, but that does not mean that you will need braces or can’t get them if you need them. There …

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Adult Braces: Are they Right for You?

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Benefits of Getting Braces as an AdultStraighter Teeth. The ultimate goal of orthodontics is to straighten teeth and properly align the bite. Teeth don’t always naturally come in straight and perfect for everyone. In fact, more people need orthodontic intervention than those that don’t. Improved Appearance. Having straighter teeth can …

Top 7 Braces Questions and Answers

Top 7 Braces Questions and Answers

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While there are numerous solutions for straightening your teeth, metal braces are still the most popular choice. Yet many people are nervous about getting braces, as they do not know exactly what to expect. Here are the top 7 braces questions and answers. 1. What Are My Options?Invisalign, billed as “the …

Retainers After Braces: What You Should Know

Retainers After Braces: What You Should Know

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Retainers are an important part of orthodontic treatment. They are often worn after the patient has his or her braces removed. Without retainers, your all of the work that you put into your braces may be ruined. Here is what you should know about retainers after braces. What Do Retainers …

Getting Braces: What You Should Know

Getting Braces: What You Should Know

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Although many people are now turning to Invisalign or other solutions such as clear or lingual braces, metal braces remain tremendously popular. Yet you may wonder exactly what getting braces will be like. Here is what you should know. The Right Age for BracesWe recommend an initial orthodontics screening around your …

Common Problems with Braces and How to Fix Them

Common Problems with Braces and How to Fix Them

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Braces have been the treatment of choice for straightening teeth for over a century. Newer options such as Invisalign are gaining traction, but braces remain incredibly popular. Unfortunately, braces can cause some minor oral trouble. Here are some common problems with braces and how to fix them. SorenessIt is common …

How to Brush Teeth With Braces

How to Brush Teeth With Braces

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At first, it might seem impossible to brush your teeth if you have braces. How are you supposed to reach your teeth with all those large brackets in front of it? Brushing your teeth is extremely important when you wear braces, as you don’t want food particles to get stuck. …