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As your child grows up, you may be concerned by how their teeth are growing in. Whether they have crooked teeth, gaps, or an overbite, you may begin to consider whether your child will need braces. It is not uncommon to have many questions for your child’s orthodontist upon the first visit. Among those questions, you may want to know, “What is the best age for braces?”
After getting metal braces to help straighten your teeth, some activities and foods should be avoided. Braces are fragile and any damage to brackets or wires can set you back on your treatment schedule. Bailey Orthodontics wants patients to know what their braces can handle and how to protect their teeth while wearing braces.
Taking the time out of your day for dental appointments or orthodontic appointments is important for your oral health but sometimes it can be hard to fit it into a busy day. It may seem like common sense, but arriving on time may be harder than you think. Bailey Orthodontics knows how busy life can get, but it is important to arrive on time for appointments for a variety of reasons.
Most people won’t need orthodontic care until they are in their early teens or young adult years. But some children will need early orthodontic care because of genetics or problems that appear in their childhood. The AAO (American Association of Orthodontists) recommends that all children be seen by an orthodontist at age 7. This will help the orthodontist monitor your child’s growth and development and catch any major problems early, saving you time and money. There are some common signs that you can watch for that will help you know if your child needs early orthodontic care. These signs can help you get them the care they need before their oral health is permanently affected.
Many teens and adults get braces to help straighten their teeth and correct other oral problems. But many new patients wonder how braces actually move your teeth. Some people get braces to straighten teeth, but they can also help avoid additional problems in the roots of teeth, gums, or jaw. Braces are made of metal or ceramic, wires, and bonding materials. The process of braces looks different for different patients and depends on the patient’s ability to follow the instructions of the orthodontists.
Deep cleaning your teeth and cleaning around all the small parts of your braces can be difficult. Proper cleaning of your braces will ensure that you avoid staining, tooth decay, and cavities. Thoroughly cleaning braces will save you time on your orthodontic treatment and unnecessary dental procedures. Bailey Orthodontics wants to help our patients properly clean braces while working with our office. Below are some tips that can make cleaning around braces much more manageable.
