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Who doesn’t love to catch some sun rays? Well sunshine lovers, Dr. Vahid Babaeian at Brace Connection has news for you! A little sunshine actually HELPS your teeth during orthodontic treatment! Sunshine has been found to improve mood, our immune functions, and increase vitamin D production in our bodies.

While in braces, healthy teeth and gums are of vital importance. Vitamin D helps to support oral health in two ways:

Vitamin D has [...] Read More

We know that exercise is very important for both our mental and physical health. However, have you thought about the effects of running on your oral health? While those two things may seem unrelated, they’re actually not. Fear not. Dr. Vahid Babaeian at Brace Connection will explain the correlation between running and oral health.

While the rest of your body may be in great shape, each extra training hour actually increases your risk of tooth decay. Athletes are at risk for two specific oral health problems: dry [...] Read More

Everyone knows that garlic and onions are the usual culprits for bad breath. But do you know what other foods may be causing your stinky breath? For some people, bad breath can be genetic. However, whether you’re wearing braces or not, certain foods in your daily routine could be to blame. Read on to find out what Dr. Vahid Babaeian at Brace Connection has to say about some bad breath causing foods!

The acidity from tomatoes in pasta sauce can cause a buildup of acids in the mouth and foster the [...] Read More

Elastics, also known as rubber bands, are a very normal art of orthodontic treatment. However, we know that people sometimes find them to be a nuisance or difficult to adjust to wearing. It is important to know that Dr. Vahid Babaeian at Brace Connection has you wearing elastics because they are essential to the completion of the patient’s orthodontic treatment.

 The elastics are supposed to be worn approximately 20-22 hours a day and should only be removed to eat and then to brush and floss their teeth. Additionally, elastics [...] Read More

Did you know that the alignment of your teeth can affect your speech? If you struggle to pronounce certain words, your teeth could be the reason why. Thankfully, orthodontics can help. Dr. Vahid Babaeian at Brace Connection can provide orthodontic treatment to resolve common oral problems such as:

Lisps or whistles are common in children and adults and are developed due to open bites. An open bite occurs when the tongue doesn’t make a true connection with the roof of the mouth. This typically happens when pronouncing words containing the letter “s” [...] Read More

There are a lot of reasons you should be flashing those pearly whites more often – smiling is good for your health! According to Psychology Today, when you smile you activate neural messaging that benefits your health and happiness. As we close out the year, it is important to find reasons to smile and be grateful for all the lessons we’ve learned and achievements accomplished. For those who can’t find a reason to smile, Dr. Vahid Babaeian at Brace Connection has five: