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: Lisp or Whistling 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

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

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!   Pasta Sauce The acidity from tomatoes in pasta

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. Oral Health and Running While the rest of your body may be in great shape, each extra training hour actually increases your risk of tooth decay.

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.

At Brace Connection, we do our best to remain available for orthodontic emergencies. Please call our office if you think you are experiencing an orthodontic emergency. We don’t want you to feel like you’re on your own when it comes to your orthodontic treatment.   That being said, sometimes our patients run into problems or experience discomfort at a time when we can’t see them right away. We wanted to equip our orthodontic patients with some tricks and hacks that

Every patient has their own reasons for deciding to undergo orthodontic treatment. For adolescents and teens, image has always been a key factor in social integration, and in today’s beauty-conscious society, a beautiful smile is high on their list of priorities. The ever-popular selfie gives teens a confidence boost and social media is the ideal platform to broadcast themselves to the world. So much so, that: 65% of teenage girls reported that seeing their selfies on social media actually boosts

We all know that sugary carbonated drinks do more harm than good to the teeth, but what about sparkling water? In most carbonated beverages, the acidity levels are very high - which can weaken tooth enamel. If you’re not familiar with tooth enamel, it is the hard outer shell of your teeth where cavities first form. When left on the teeth for too long, the acid and sugar from carbonated beverages can cause significant tooth decay, stained teeth or, in

Part of maintaining good oral hygiene is making sure to brush your teeth multiple times throughout the day. While most of us know to brush after eating, how soon is too soon? In order to answer that question, Dr. Vahid Babaeian at Brace Connection will first explain the science behind tooth structure. Understanding this will help better explain why brushing right after eating is bad for your teeth.   The Science Behind Tooth Structure The outermost area of the tooth is

Invisalign is on a constant rise as a preferred choice of orthodontic treatment by teenagers and adults. This cost-effective treatment gives you a healthy and beautiful appearance in a shorter time than traditional braces! Invisalign comes with numerous benefits, however, there are a few things you should take care of in order to ensure a comfortable treatment experience. Read on for some tips to relieve your Invisalign pain from Dr. Vahid Babaeian at Brace Connection.