You just got your braces on and the orthodontist went through a list of dos and don’ts, along with instructions for proper maintenance. One thing you did not expect was having to go back for adjustments. You are probably wondering, “Why do I need my braces adjusted?” Luckily, braces technology...
Congratulations! The day has finally arrived and it is time to get your braces off. After what felt like forever, you are finally ready to head to the orthodontist, climb into the chair, and have your braces removed, or “debonding” as we call it. Are you excited yet? Now that...
Like many things in life, braces brackets are not always as permanent as we hope. No matter how good your orthodontist is, there’s still a chance that your brackets can come loose during the course of wearing your braces. Sometimes a particular bracket can keep coming loose, leaving you wondering...
For people who have braces, few days match the joy of having them removed. But that feeling of happiness can be interrupted when your Chicago orthodontist tells you that you need to wear a retainer. That’s right, just when you thought you were on the path to dental freedom, you receive...
This is a question we hear a lot in our office, and we wanted to take this opportunity to separate fact from fiction. Do braces cause TMJ? The short answer is that braces do not directly cause TMJ. However, the relationship between the two is not completely cut and dry,...
Many of us can remember a time when hearing that you needed braces was one of the worst pieces of news that a child could receive. But, times have changed and braces are now considered to be cool — so much so that kids around the world are making and...
We recently got a question sent to us that said, “Help! I have terrible braces pain! What to eat?” For most people, having braces tightened means a sore mouth — at least for a little while. Braces adjustment pain lasts longer for some than for others. No matter how long you...
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and that means lots of sweet treats, and maybe even a little smooching with a significant other. Braces might seem like a drag when it comes to enjoying Valentine’s Day, but that does not need to be the case. Here are a few...
The biggest concern for most people is wondering how they’re going to look once they get their braces on. However, there are some other important changes that are often overlooked when it comes to living with braces. The biggest change typically involves how we eat and what we eat, which is why...
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