How to Prevent Tooth Decay with Braces: Diet and Oral Care Tips
Wearing braces can be an exciting step toward achieving a healthier, straighter smile. But with braces comes the added challenge of keeping your teeth clean. Tooth decay with braces is a common issue, and it happens when food particles and plaque get trapped in the brackets and wires, making it harder to clean your teeth […]
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Candy and Your Orthodontic Treatment
One word no one likes to hear is “cavity!” For those patients of ours wearing braces, hearing that word is especially problematic, considering that delaying any dental work may result in delaying treatment time. We often blame candy as the culprit behind tooth decay, but other foods and drinks that kids consume can be just […]
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Flossing and Cleaning Braces
The Lasley Orthodontics team knows that oral hygiene is important, whether you have braces on your teeth or not. But if you are a person who wears braces, caring for your teeth and gums can become somewhat challenging especially flossing and cleaning braces. Without daily oral hygiene practices, you may become prone to cavities and […]
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