Can you eat with short term braces on? The short answer is, of course you can! However, like traditional braces, you must treat short term braces with care in order to avoid breaking them, and to ensure the best possible results. Since short term braces are usually worn for just six months, it’s worth taking precautions about what you eat. The restrictions won’t be for long, and will lead to a better, healthier smile once the braces are off. The main rule when it comes to eating while wearing braces is to avoid foods that are hard, sticky or crunchy.…

Short term braces are a great orthodontic option for those who want to improve the appearance of their front upper or lower teeth. As the name states, this is a short term option and is therefore better for making small changes. For those who desire a quick fix for crooked teeth, short term braces can be a great option. For those who want a smile makeover before a big event such as a wedding, short term braces can definitely provide that extra confidence boost! Short term braces are usually made of the same types of brackets as traditional braces. They…

Orthodontic treatment is incredibly common, with 80% of teenagers in the United States currently undergoing so form of it! Traditional braces, which involve metal wires and brackets, are the most effective way to correct tooth misalignment, gaps, or other crookedness. However, braces do make certain aspects of life difficult, eating certain foods, for example. Many teenagers are involved in music, whether through school or extra-curricularly, and those who play wind instruments may be concerned about the effect of braces on their playing. Wind instruments use the vibrations of air produced by the player blowing into them to create sound. Wind…

Braces can bring along a mixed bag of emotions. You can feel excited that you are correcting something wrong with your teeth, nervous about the way they look, and often worried that the hardware is going to make it more likely that you will end up with cavities. Braces certainly do a lot of good, but if you don’t take proper care of your teeth while you have them, they could end up leaving you with some collateral damage. Below are four tips to avoid cavities while wearing your braces. Proper Brushing Technique Place the brush at a 45 degree…

This advancement in limited orthodontics helps you to achieve a straight, beautiful smile in a little as 6 months. Most importantly, 6 month braces are cost-effective and offer long-term oral health benefits. Six-month braces can be used to correct a wide range of orthodontic problems. Depending on why you chose to have a six-month braces treatment, you could potentially expect to see the following positive changes in your smile: Alignment For those experiencing overcrowding, overlapping and an asymmetrical smile, six months braces can quickly and effectively align your teeth. As well, for patients with overjet(that is your upper teeth in…