Have you noticed during your braces treatment that some teeth seem to be moving faster than others? Is that normal? Is it planned? What makes some teeth move faster than others with braces? At Smith & Davis Orthodontics, we expect some teeth to move faster than others. It’s all part of your braces treatment plan.Read more
Dental wax, also known as orthodontic wax or braces wax, is a soft, moldable, non-toxic material designed to cover brackets or poking braces wires that may irritate the inside of your mouth during braces treatment. It creates a smooth barrier between your braces and your cheeks, lips, or tongue, reducing friction and preventing sore spots.Read more
Most people think only kids and teenagers get braces. But braces are available for patients of any age. In fact, more than a quarter of today’s braces patients are adults! Do braces work for adults as they do for teenagers? Teen braces treatment is slightly different from adult braces, but the results are the sameRead more
Your braces are about to come off. That means you’re done with brackets and wires, you’re done with floss threaders, and you’re done with orthodontists, right? Not quite. You’ll still benefit from seeing the orthodontist after braces, because now that you have that gorgeous new smile, we want to help you keep it. Just becauseRead more
What Is TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)? The temporomandibular joints connect your lower jaw to the base of your skull. These joints allow you to open and close your mouth, chew, speak, and move your jaw side to side. Each joint contains a small cushioning disc that absorbs pressure and helps guide smooth motion. Surrounding musclesRead more
Have you noticed white spots on your teeth with braces? White spots may appear around braces brackets, and they remain after your braces are removed. What are white spots on teeth, and how do you prevent them? White spots on teeth are a form of enamel decalcification. The demineralization of your tooth’s protective layer isRead more
You’re ready to get braces and start your journey to a healthy, beautiful smile, but you’ve hit a snag. Cavities. Can you get braces with cavities? What happens if you get cavities during braces treatment? Can you get clear aligners with cavities? Good oral hygiene is a vital piece of orthodontic treatment. You need healthyRead more
Braces can help straighten all your teeth, but what happens if all your teeth aren’t there? Can you get braces with missing teeth? Can braces fix missing teeth spaces? What is the best option for replacing missing teeth? Smith & Davis Orthodontics can recreate your smile, whether you have all your teeth or a fewRead more
A lot of different elements go into successful orthodontic treatment. Of course, there are the braces or clear aligners. But there is also the detailed planning of your treatment, the good oral hygiene that cares for it, and the routine visits to the orthodontist office. You may wonder why you need office visits for braces.Read more
One of the best moments for braces patients is seeing their new smile for the first time. Patients with Smith & Davis Orthodontics find they have a whole new boost of self-confidence as they proudly show off their new smile. But what happens when, one day, that perfect smile isn’t so perfect anymore thanks toRead more
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