Everyone these days wants a brighter, whiter smile, but we need to spare a thought about the health of our teeth too. Whiter teeth does not necessarily mean that our teeth and gums are healthy. So to help you on your journey to a healthier mouth, Dr Daya Bhat Orthodontist from Woodinville WA, image via pinterest 1. AVOID STICKY FOODS. For dental decay to take place, we need bacteria and sugar in our mouth. The bacteria converts the sugar into acid. Sticky foods generally have a high sugar content, and they hang around in our mouth for a long time after...
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Electric VS Traditional: Toothbrushes and Floss
Dental tools like toothbrushes, floss, and other teeth cleaning gadgets make up a multi billion dollar industry. There are so many different oral health care tools on the market that it can sometimes be overwhelming when trying to pick the best option for your mouth. Some are electronic, many are not, and it is often difficult to know which ones really are more effective in keeping your oral health in check. Do electric toothbrushes really clean better than traditional ones? What can waterpiks do that normal floss can’t? To help make it easier, we have laid out the pros and...
INVISALIGN® INFO
There’s never been a better time to straighten your teeth with the most advanced clear aligner in the world. Our office is proud to be a certified provider of Invisalign clear aligners, which give you a clear, convenient, and comfortable option to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. WHY INVISALIGN TREATMENT? Faster treatment: With weekly aligner changes, you’re on your way to the smile you want even faster. Depending on your response to treatment, particularly in mature adults, we may consider longer periods between aligner changes. Proven results: SmartTrack® material and SmartForce® features are clinically proven to improve control of...
EARLY PREVENTION ORTHODONTICS
EARLY ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN What is the difference between early orthodontic treatment and regular orthodontic treatment, and why might my child need early treatment? How will early treatment benefit my child in the long run? These are just a few of the questions surrounding the topic of early orthodontic treatment for children. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children see an orthodontist as early as age seven. At this point the orthodontist will evaluate whether your child will need orthodontic treatment. Early treatment (also known as Phase One) typically begins around age eight or nine (Phase Two will...
BRACES AND ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT
LIFE WITH BRACES Now that you have your braces, how do you take care of them? It’s important for you to know how to properly take care of your braces throughout your entire orthodontic treatment. EATING WITH BRACES Don’t worry, you’ll be eating popcorn and snacking on potato chips again in no time! However, before you can start enjoying some of the treats you love, you will need to take special care to avoid any foods that could damage your new appliances. FOODS TO AVOID WITH BRACES: Chewy foods — bagels, licorice Crunchy foods — popcorn, chips, ice Sticky foods...
Everything You Want To Know About Cosmetic Dentistry
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