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Winning the Social War
Smile Quote No. 1: A Smile is a Powerful Weapon; you can Break Ice with it! Smiles can be very important to breaking the ice and connecting with other people. Not many people understand just how significant a smile can be when it is shared with another person. A smile...
White Spots: Causes and Prevention
Do Orthodontic Braces Cause White Spots on Teeth? White spots that appear on the surface of your teeth are signs that these areas are going through a process of losing their mineral content. They are usually small pockets just under the surface which are caused by the...
Learn to Let Go of your Favorite Toothbrush
Tooth brushing Mistake No.10: “Not Changing the Toothbrush Often Enough” You might have a favorite toothbrush that you have used for years and just love the color and the feel of it, but this might not be the right thing to do. Old toothbrushes do not do your teeth...
Protecting your Braces
Five Tips for Caring for Your Braces during Orthodontic Treatment Braces do offer new challenges when they are putting your teeth on to the road of an attractive smile. Oral hygiene is one of those challenges that need attention for the duration of the pursuit of your...
Bacteria Love Moist Spaces
Tooth brushing Mistake No.9: “Not Letting the Toothbrush Dry” It might be a surprise to you but the care of your toothbrush is extremely important. In fact, it is almost as important as the teeth cleaning process itself. Once you have finished your morning brushing...
The Dos and Don’ts of Orthodontic Treatment
Why Should You Keep Braces On? Fixed braces are the commonest kind of orthodontic appliances used and they are fitted in place with a purpose in mind and that is to straighten the teeth. They are designed to remain in place until the job they have been set out to do...
Rinsing Your Toothbrush: Effective Bacteria Busting Technique
Tooth brushing Mistake No.8: “Not Following up with a Rinse” You may think that once you have piled your toothbrush with peppermint smelling, fluoridated toothpaste that your toothbrush is now so well disinfected that bacteria couldn't hope to escape wherever they...
Orthodontic Check-up Guide
When is the right time for an orthodontic check-up? People often wonder when they should first go for an orthodontic check-up. The American Association of Orthodontists has a simple answer to this question as they recommend that a child should pay his or her first...
Bacteria are Experts at Hiding: Don’t Skip Any Part during Brushing
Tooth brushing Mistake No.7: “Skipping Inner Tooth Surfaces” Tooth brushing is a holistic task and is designed to ensure that teeth are thoroughly cleaned within the recommended two minutes that it takes to undertake the job well. Skipping over the front surface of...
Orthodontists: An Introduction
What is an Orthodontist? An orthodontist is a dentist who has completed three years of extra study to gain an orthodontic qualification. Most reputable orthodontists are a member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). An orthodontist’s specialization is...