by | Jan 24, 2017 | General Articles, Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Team Demas Orthodontics
When you are done wearing braces, you expect to have perfectly straight teeth for a lifetime, but that isn’t always the case. There is the possibility of shifting teeth, especially if a retainer isn’t worn immediately after having the braces removed from your orthodontist. Below are some information about using a retainer and how they can help fix the shift in teeth following orthodontic treatment.
FAQ
Why is a Retainer Worn after Braces?
If you have recently completed orthodontic treatment, you might have been advised to wear a retainer. This is a recommendation by many orthodontists as it helps to keep your teeth in their new position. With the braces off, there is a risk that the teeth will start shifting back to their original position. While it doesn’t happen with everyone, the best thing you can do is prevent it by wearing your retainer as often as your orthodontist recommended. They will inform you about exactly how long they need to be worn for in order to avoid orthodontic relapse.
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by | Jan 19, 2017 | Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
How to Make Nutritious Burgers From Black Beans and Rice
After you begin to wear braces, it is essential to eat tooth friendly food that offers a lot of nutritional value. Black bean rice burgers are simple to prepare and easy to chew. You need to have several ingredients to cook rice burgers, including:
• White or brown rice
• Black beans
• Salsa
• Breadcrumbs
• Chopped onions
• Whipped eggs
• Vegetable oil
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by | Jan 12, 2017 | Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
Who doesn’t love a big bowl of ice cream on a hot summer day, or as the perfect sweet treat to cap off a delicious meal? The trouble with it is that it’s loaded with sugar, just itching to attack your teeth and cause cavities.
If you’re looking for a tooth-friendly recipe that contains the sweet, creamy goodness of banana ice cream without all the added sugar (and calories!) of the original, your search is over. This is a recipe you can make for your family that everyone will rave about – including your orthodontist!
The best part? You can flavor it with a number of ingredients!
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by | Dec 6, 2016 | General Articles, Team Demas Orthodontics
The relationship between a dentist and an orthodontist is almost a close one. Even though the two professions are strongly related, there are marked dissimilarities. Orthodontics is a specialized domain that deals particularly with correction of teeth and jaws which are improperly positioned. Crooked teeth and those that don’t fit correctly present dental problems in terms of cleanliness, possibility of being lost at a tender age as a result of tooth decay or periodontal diseases and can exert additional stress on the chewing muscles resulting to TMJ syndrome, headaches, back, shoulder and neck pain. Crooked teeth or teeth that are not properly aligned can significantly affect one’s overall appearance.
Paying an orthodontist a visit should be high up on your frequent to do list in order to get your teeth to their best. Having your teeth checked regularly can help keep at bay dental related diseases like gum diseases and tooth decay by enabling the orthodontist to diagnose them early enough and treat them right off. Detecting and treating these dental problems early can go a long way towards mitigating the unscheduled costs related to dental procedures.
Should I Still Visit an Orthodontist Even if I don’t have Any Dental Problem?
If you don’t experience any dental abnormalities, it is prudent that you still make an appointment with the orthodontist frequently, the very least, 2 times in a calendar year, while putting to practice proper dental hygiene procedures at home. To visit orthodontist sporadically also comes with an added benefit of having the privilege of getting special and expert care from an artist in this domain. This expert is highly trained and can catch up a dental disorder with your tooth alignment or bite that a normal dentist might oversee.
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by | Nov 17, 2016 | Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Orthodontic Treatments, Smile Quote, Team Demas Orthodontics
This warm, spicy winter soup makes for a filling, nutritious, and friendly food. Many people aren’t familiar with celery root, also known as celeriac, but it has a unique earthy taste that this recipe showcases.
What makes this recipe tooth friendly? Lots of Vitamin A, which helps build strong bones and teeth, and vitamin C, which promotes gum health. Plus, a smooth creamy texture that won’t stick to teeth or braces!
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