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Teeth-Friendly Fruits & Vegetables No. 10: Cucumber
Team Demas Orthodontics, which offers Southington Invisalign Teen and Invisalign for Adults in Southington, strives to provide the best care for our patients. Winning a healthy smile, however, starts at home. We have all been stressed the importance of oral hygiene,...
Best Orthodontic Blogs of 2015
2015 was a fantastic year. Read some of most popular blogs from last year, and make sure you keep your eyes peeled for some great blogs post and videos in 2016. The Stages Leading to Braces Removal Most recipients of braces use them to improve their facial appearance...
Teeth-Friendly Fruits & Vegetables No. 9: Strawberries
Brushing and flossing our teeth regularly is something our orthodontists and dentists alike all tell us. It's an important part of keeping our teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime. The healthier our diets, however, the easier it is to maintain that long-term...
How to Overcome Your Fear of Having Braces
Getting braces put on your teeth is one of the most routine orthodontic procedures in modern oral medicine.Yet it's probably also one of the most understood. As a mother looking for safe, reliable, and efficient orthodontic treatment in Southington for you and / or...
Teeth-friendly Fruits & Vegetables No. 8: Pineapples
At Team Demas, we get lots of questions from mothers asking about which kinds of teeth-friendly fruits are good for their kids. Today we're going to look at a unique tropical fruit, packed full of essential vitamins and nutrients: the pineapple. The Health...
Teeth-friendly Fruits & Vegetables No. 7: Watermelon
Teeth-friendly Fruits & Vegetables No. 7: Watermelon Dr. Don Demas is an orthodontist in Southington who provide needed services to children, teenagers and adults. They offer metal, ceramic and invisible braces at affordable prices. They also assist...
What to Expect When Seeing an Orthodontist
If you’ve never visited an orthodontist before, you may be wondering what you can expect when you see one. Dr. Demas is an experienced orthodontist who uses a caring approach when working with patients. His technical expertise ensures you’ll be worked on by a...
Teeth-Friendly Fruits & Vegetables No. 6: Orange
Oral hygiene is very important to our overall health. For those with braces, careful cleaning is even more important. However, we can do more for our teeth than just brush, floss, and have periodic fluoride treatments. What we eat also has a huge impact on the...
Teeth-friendly Fruits & Vegetables No. 5: Carrots
Carrots are wholesome, tasty, nutrient-rich and can be prepared and enjoyed in a variety of ways. As one of the best vegetables for healthy teeth, they should be a dietary mainstay for helping kids and teens support their oral health. Below are some of the...
What Is a Palatal Expander and Why Is It Needed?
What is a palatal expander? A palatal expander is an appliance that is used to widen the upper jaw. Other names for it include rapid maxillary expansion appliance, palate expander, orthodontic expander, Haas, or Hyrax. This device is custom made for each patient from...