Can Food Stain My Braces?
Many people don’t realize the great role food plays in their oral health. For those with braces, consuming certain foods and drinks can be particularly devastating and cause unwanted results. …
Many people don’t realize the great role food plays in their oral health. For those with braces, consuming certain foods and drinks can be particularly devastating and cause unwanted results. …
As the school year begins and children start new hobbies, braces are the last thing on their mind. When students get braces, they may be worried about limits on their …
Dr. Atoosa Nikaeen is experienced with all major types of braces – from traditional metal braces, self-ligating braces, braces behind the teeth (lingual braces), ceramic clear braces and of course …
Invisalign is a great, virtually undetectable alternative to traditional metal bracket braces. Many people love the flexibility, convenience, and confidence that Invisalign offers over traditional braces. However, Invisalign does require …
Getting braces is a common rite of childhood, and many of us remember the liberating day when we finally graduated to retainers. However, it can be confusing to determine the …
Having crooked teeth, which are also referred to as crowding, can interfere with chewing, cause discomfort, and even alter speech. Cleaning the teeth becomes a more grueling and arduous task …
It is important to realize that when you have braces, flossing is still a vital part of maintaining healthy oral care. If you have braces, it does not mean you …
Many patients are concerned with the Invisalign trays’ hygienity. The Invisalign tray itself does not have a smell. Being in your mouth all day and night is what will cause it …
Invisalign braces must be worn during the overnight hours to procure proper teeth positioning. Sleeping with a foreign device in your mouth may seem awkward at first, but before you …
If you’re like most parents, you worry about the safety of your child playing contact sports while wearing metal braces. You have concerns about the quick-paced physical activity causing cuts …
Unfortunately, replacement trays are not free. One tray can cost up to $150. Although the best thing to do is NOT lose a tray, these things do happen. Sometimes trays …
Some patients may experience minor speech problems during the first two weeks or so of getting acclimated to new dental appliances. Palatal Expanders, Lingual Braces and Invisalign are some of the …