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The holidays are an excellent time to catch up, dine, and have fun with friends and family. However, people with braces have to be extra careful with whatever they do. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, four million Americans wear braces today. If you’re one of them, here’s how to survive the holidays with braces.   Prepare Yourself   One way to survive the holidays with braces is to prepare yourself. The preparation should include packing essentials to ensure

It’s common knowledge that braces can be challenging for kids. In the US, about 3.9 million of them are orthodontic patients, according to the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). While it can be fun to select colors for their braces, staying with them is not a walk in the park. You will certainly need to help your child adjust. Here is some advice to help your child adjust to their new braces. Educate Yourself. One of the first steps to

Children grow up fast, and as they grow, it’s essential to keep up with their growing health. This includes medical appointments, physical exercise and dieting, and even more importantly their oral hygiene and health. It’s important to schedule children for at least a yearly orthodontics exam and have them maintain their oral health. Here are five reasons you should make your child’s oral health a top priority, and why speaking to an orthodontist is especially important. 1. Self-Confidence Of all

According to the American Association of Orthodontics, about four million Americans currently wear braces. Braces help correct issues such as incorrect jaw position, crowded or crooked teeth, overbites, and underbites. There’s a growing number of people making the switch from traditional metal braces to Invisalign aligners. Here are a couple of reasons why these aligners offer better orthodontic care for your kids. Increased Safety Conventional metal braces make use of wires and protruding metal bits that may scratch or puncture