by | Oct 20, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
After visiting the orthodontist to get braces on the teeth, you might not want to eat a lot of solid foods as there could be a slight discomfort from the pressure of the brackets and the wires. A tooth friendly recipe that can be enjoyed in various ways is a garlic sweet potato mash. It doesn’t take long to prepare, and you can add a few other items to the dish to give it different flavors.
The first thing that you want to do is gather fresh sweet potatoes. Boil the sweet potatoes so that they can easily be mashed in a bowl. You can also bake them with a little butter and brown sugar if you want a different consistency and to lock in more of the flavors.
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by | Oct 13, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
The Gift of a Smile
Making somebody smile is one of the best gifts we can give. And one of the easiest ways to make somebody smile is to simply smile at them first! But being ashamed of your smile makes it hard to express and spread joy.
Team Demas Orthodontics wants to help you wear a smile with pride. Watertown teen braces experts can treat children and adults. With treatment options available for children, teens, and adults, there’s something for everybody at Team Demas. Wear your Watertown smile with pride thanks to the specialists at Team Demas.
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by | Oct 4, 2016 | General Articles, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Team Demas Orthodontics
After your child has gotten braces, he or she might start complaining that the braces are rubbing on the inside of the mouth and you may be told that your child has a mouth ulcer.
What Is Mouth Ulcer?
A mouth ulcer is a sore on the inside of the mouth that can cause sharp pain, especially when chewing certain foods.
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What to Do When Experiencing Mouth Ulcer
It could be that your mouth ulcers are only temporary. Also, these ulcers are likely to occur shortly after adjustments have been made to your braces during a regular checkup. However, these symptoms will go away with time. Eventually, your mouth becomes tougher and will no longer suffer from ulcers. The sore should then be gone in about a week.
If the mouth ulcer while wearing braces does not go away after a week, contact your child’s orthodontist to schedule an appointment. There may be a problem with how the braces were fitted. You should especially schedule an appointment with the orthodontist if there is a bracket or wire that is loose.
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by | Sep 29, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
Think of Smiling as an Exercise
The benefits of exercise are more than just physical. We know that there are mental and emotional benefits as well to exercise. But there is one exercise that can give you those mental and emotional benefits without even raising your heart rate: smiling! We can definitely think of smiling as an exercise. It is an exercise in confidence and happiness, and even releases some of the same “happy hormones” as running or playing a sport does.
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by | Sep 15, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
Wear a Smile and Have Friends; Wear a Scowl and Have Wrinkles ~George Eliot
19th century novelist George Eliot was known for her satirical works, which could make biting social commentaries even while inspiring people to laugh. She understood the importance of a smile in our human society. “Wear a smile,” she wrote “and have friends.” A smile expresses openness and kindness and therefore attracts people to you, whereas, “wear a scowl, and have wrinkles.”
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by | Sep 6, 2016 | General Articles, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Team Demas Orthodontics
One of the most frequent questions new orthodontic patients ask is, “My teeth also need repairs – should these repairs be done before or after my orthodontic treatment?” The answer will depend on the type of repairs needed.
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For some types of repairs, having that work done can directly impact the results of orthodontic treatment. These types of tooth repairs should be done prior to beginning orthodontic treatment. But other types of repairs may interfere with a course of orthodontic treatment. These types of tooth repairs should be postponed until after the completion of orthodontic care.
Finally, some tooth repairs can be completed concurrently with orthodontic care, depending on the duration and type of orthodontic treatment. In this post, learn how to tell when to do what types of tooth repairs if you plan to have orthodontic treatment.
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