Bad breath is not a subject most people like to talk about, right? While not exactly a life-or-death affliction, at the very least, bad breath can be an inhibiting embarrassment in social situations, and at the worst, a sign that there might be something medically wrong with you. Unfortunately, wearing braces may contribute to bad breath. The main cause of bad breath is the presence of bacteria in your mouth – typically when you’ve been lax about brushing your teeth. When food particles remain lodged in your teeth, they decay and, well, create that unpleasant smell. But even when you’re…

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) are fairly common, especially among children and adolescents. It is unfortunate that this is also the age bracket that most people receive orthodontic treatment, which increases the risk of patients wearing braces experiencing TMJ before, during, or after their orthodontic treatment. So, how can one keep their braces safe when TMJ occurs during the course of their orthodontic treatment? Relation between TMJ and Orthodontic Treatment Temporomandibular dysfunction comprises multiple subjective symptoms and clinical signs that affect the temporomandibular joint and neighbouring structures. TMJ is considered a major cause of non-dental pain in the orofacial region. The…

Orthodontic treatment with short-term braces is a major investment in your future. In a few months, you hope to show off your straight teeth and improved smile. But the excitement of getting your braces off can be dampened by discovering that you have stained teeth. Although some people are concerned that wearing braces can cause their teeth to discolor after the treatment, there are a number of ways to prevent teeth staining while wearing braces and to whiten teeth after the braces come off. Causes of staining when wearing braces There are several reasons why your teeth may become stained…

Orthodontic appliances such as short-term braces have come a long way from what they used to be, and are now more stable, sturdy, and comfortable. However, they should still be treated with care, especially when it comes to choosing what to eat. Generally, wearing braces causes your teeth to touch differently from the way they used to, which in turn, changes the way you chew your food. As your orthodontic treatment continues and your teeth shift, you will need to continually adapt to biting and chewing in a different way. Fortunately, most people are able to adapt and chew food…

Short-term braces are a great orthodontic treatment to straighten your teeth and enhance your smile. However, it takes a bit of time to get used to speaking and pronouncing with your braces. Although this may seem like a major problem at first, braces wearers can easily learn more about their speech ability and take the necessary steps to improve speech function. Choose the right braces and get them adjusted for speech Generally, it is recommended that you wear short-term braces according to your orthodontic diagnosis. However, you can choose the type of braces system that you want from the selections…