Brackets and wires can make it challenging to clean your teeth properly. However, maintaining thorough oral hygiene with braces is essential. Below, we cover how to floss with braces. Brushing is the first and most important step in the daily oral hygiene routine. Unfortunately, the brush can not reach all the necessary spots in your … Read more
Braces are almost a rite of passage for many teens and young people who are struggling with misaligned teeth. Regardless of your age, embarking on the journey to straighten your teeth with braces is a significant decision that often comes with a lot of questions. Many of our patients wonder, “How much time do braces … Read more
Feeling confident about your smile is important throughout your entire life. For those who didn’t get braces during adolescence, the treatment is highly beneficial. Even as an adult, the treatment can improve your oral and overall health. Below you will find the 7 benefits of braces for adults. 7 Benefits of Braces for Adults Braces … Read more
As frustrating as braces might be, you have to admit that they’re also pretty cool. Your Irvine dentist is literally rearranging part of your skeletal system to give you the smile you’ve always wanted. Of course, that does come with a level of sacrifice. You have to be careful with braces. You have to skip … Read more
Getting braces is an experience that none of us relish. Fortunately, those few years of inconvenience make it possible for you to have a more attractive smile that is easier to maintain and protect from tooth decay. If you can manage to take care of your teeth while your braces are in place. Flossing with … Read more
For many people with crooked teeth, it can seem difficult to justify the cost of orthodontics. However, this objection is based on misinformation. The rise of orthodontics in the United States isn’t just a vanity project. Crooked teeth can lead to real complications that could ultimately endanger your oral health. To learn more about getting … Read more
Many parents wonder what the purpose is of taking their child to a kids’ dentist. After all, a dentist who treats adult patients can also treat pediatric patients. However, it’s important to understand that pediatric dentistry is indeed a distinct field in oral healthcare. Training is the biggest difference between a dentist who treats patients … Read more