When you get braces with us there are a few things you’ll have to adjust to get optimal results in the shortest amount of time. If you have any questions about the “do’s and don’ts” of living with braces, feel free to ask Dr. Constance Brown or any member of our staff during your next adjustment!
Eating
When you have braces, there are a few types of food that can damage your brackets and bend your wires, leading to more appointments and longer treatment times. By simply avoiding sticky, chewy, crunchy, and hard foods, as well as foods that require biting into like corn on the cob, your orthodontic experience will be much easier.
Cleaning
You’ll never believe the amount of food that can get stuck between your braces when you eat. In addition to causing bad breath and tooth decay, it looks pretty gross, too. It’s so important to brush your teeth after every meal and floss every day, and even though it’s kind of a hassle, it’ll all be worth it in the end.
Sports
Protecting your smile if you play sports is essential when you have braces. Mouth guards help protect your teeth and gums from injury. We can provide a mouth guard for you if you plan on participating in any kind of contact sport!
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Archive for February, 2012Making Braces Fit into Your LifeTuesday, February 28th, 2012Congratulations Qualynn!Friday, February 24th, 2012Way to go on winning your Life Skills Award for being respectful and responsible!! Keep up the good work!
Cavities – Not Just Kids’ StuffThursday, February 23rd, 2012
Dr. Constance Brown can discover cavities during your regular dental checkup. The tooth surface feels soft when probed with a dental instrument. X-rays can also show cavities before they become visible to the eye. In advanced stages of tooth decay, you might experience a toothache, especially after consuming sweet, hot, or cold foods or drinks. Other signs of tooth decay are visible pits or holes in the teeth. Don’t wait for a toothache! Remember, the longer you wait to treat a cavity, the more extensive your treatment will be. A small cavity can be treated with a filling, while a large cavity that weakens the structure of your tooth may require a crown. If the decay is so bad that it causes the nerve or pulp of the tooth to die, a root canal or tooth removal may be your only options. If you think you may have a cavity, contact us and schedule an appointment. We’ll make sure you leave with a healthy, pain-free smile! Presidents’ Day Fun Facts!Friday, February 17th, 2012
Here are a few fun facts about our nation’s presidents: *Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president, carried letters, bills and notes in his tall stovepipe hat. *George Washington is the first president to be featured on a postage stamp. *Ronald Reagan, our 40th president, broke the so-called “20-year curse,” in which every president elected in a year ending in zero died in office. *Abraham Lincoln was the tallest of the U.S. presidents, measuring 6’ 4” tall. *Virginia is the birthplace of more United States presidents than any other state, followed by Ohio and Massachusetts. *Harry S. Truman was the first president to have his Inauguration and speeches televised. |
Cavities occur as a result of the destruction of tooth structure, called tooth decay. Tooth decay can affect both the enamel (the outer coating of the tooth) and the dentin (the inner layer of the tooth). While it is very important to brush and floss every day to remove food particles and plaque, regular cleanings and checkups with Dr. Constance Brown is the best way to help avoid cavities.
