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When Your Retainer Feels Tight: What You Should Do
After your braces come off, your orthodontist provides you with a retainer to maintain your new smile. These appliances are custom-made to fit your teeth comfortably, ensuring they stay in their proper positions. However, if your retainer starts feeling tight, you may wonder what’s going on. Read more from Dr. Vahid Babaeian at Brace Connection in Downey, CA,
Guide to Enjoying Candy with Braces
Braces don’t mean you have to say goodbye to sweets! While it’s true that some candies can damage your braces and extend your treatment time, there are still plenty of delicious options you can enjoy safely. Knowing what’s safe and what’s not can help you protect your investment in a straighter, healthier smile. In this guide, Dr. Vahid
Braces and Missing Teeth
Losing teeth is an exciting time in any child’s life. The tooth fairy starts making appearances in your household and adult teeth start to grow in. What’s exciting for your kids might raise some fears and questions for the parents. It’s common to wonder if your child is losing teeth at the right time, or too slowly, or
Understanding the Role of an Orthodontist
Many people often confuse dentists with orthodontists, assuming they serve the same function. While both professions share similarities and collaborate closely, orthodontics is a specialized field within dentistry that focuses on specific dental concerns.
How Long Do I Have to Wear Braces?
Without a doubt, “How long do I have to wear my braces?” is the most common question we’re asked by patients. More so than cleaning tips and food restrictions, people want to know how long they’ll have to live with braces. It’s understandable. Braces are hard to brush and floss around, they come with food restrictions, and they
What Your Habits are doing to Your Teeth
It’s common for young children to put anything and everything into their mouths. This curiosity is normal, and unless it develops into bad habits that carry into later childhood, is beneficial to development. Habits like nail-biting, thumb sucking, using a pacifier excessively, and tongue thrusting as you swallow all have negative long-term effects on your oral health.