Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular visits with your dentist, especially while you're wearing braces, helps our you get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. The American Dental Association has sponsored National Children’s Dental Health Month every February for the last 68 years to raise awareness [...]
Keeping your teeth clean is more important than ever when you have braces! When you have braces, food has more places to hide in your mouth, so diligent cleaning is more important than ever in order to avoid bad breath, swollen gums, discoloured teeth and cavities. If you remove plaque regularly during the course of [...]
At Clear Advantage Dental & Orthodontic Clinic, we encourage our patients to practice good oral hygiene between office visits. Good oral hygiene includes flossing, cleaning between the teeth to remove the food and debris that get lodged in areas hard to reach with a toothbrush. When food is left stuck between teeth, it provides a [...]
Did you know that even in ancient times, people wanted to improve the look and function of their smiles? We think of modern orthodontic appliances as efficient, sleep, and technologically sophisticated, but this wasn't always so! Check out our highlights of the evolution of braces below. Ancient Times: From Greece to Rome According to The [...]
Orthodontic treatments vary from dental treatment, in that they primarily address malocclusions, jaw spacing and tooth alignment, rather than the actual health of the teeth. That is why it is often more difficult for parents to determine when a child needs orthodontic treatment rather than dental treatment. So how can you know it is time [...]
Are you thinking about orthodontic treatment to straighten teeth or correct jaw alignment? Consider making your first step an orthodontic consultation. During the consultation we will address your questions, concerns, and talk about a treatment plan that would best suit your situation. We want you to feel prepared and in charge of your orthodontic treatment [...]
Orthodontic treatments are used to correct malocclusion, a condition more commonly known as a bad bite. The length of treatment time varies depending on the severity of the bite problem. What is a "bad bite"? A bad bite occurs when alignment or spacing problems are present. This often includes teeth that are crowded, protruding, or [...]
When you come into the office to have your new braces installed, you might wonder what all we're installing. Below we've compiled a list of the elements of braces, and we hope reading about them will put you at ease. Elements of Braces: Elastic Tie — A very small rubber band, and it holds the [...]
Many of you play sports, so as we enter June we thought we’d take this opportunity to remind you to protect your mouth & appliances when you’re playing sports. This message especially goes out to you contact sports players like rugby and football. Among the most important pieces of sports equipment is your mouth guard. [...]
If your child has visibly crooked teeth, there may be more serious orthodontic issues. But what other less obvious signs should we as parents look out for that might be issues for our child's oral development? Here are some warning signs that may lead to orthodontic issues: Bite Your child has an overbite: Your child's [...]
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