"Why It’s Important to Take Care of Your Braces"

You’ve taken the time to consider braces, have them put on, and want your treatment completed in a conservative time frame. There’s another important step that needs to be taken, and it takes a daily commitment that you can’t do without: daily home care.

The dreaded “white circles.”

Taking care of your braces on a daily basis will keep your breath fresher, prevent heavy plaque buildup, and ensure there are no “white circles” on your teeth once your braces are removed. What are these white circles? They are areas of demineralized enamel, and the very beginning of tooth decay.

White circles are caused by bacterial plaque resting around the brackets on your teeth. All people develop plaque between meals, but some make more than others. This buildup must be completely removed each day to prevent the acids from eroding the enamel surface.

Cleaning around your brackets and wires

It’s important to have the tools and techniques you need to keep your teeth clean, because a toothbrush isn’t always enough. You’ll need to know how to get even the smallest amounts of buildup between the teeth and on the sides of the brackets to prevent these permanent scars from developing. 

Our patients are given options when it comes to cleaning their teeth. There’s no one-way that’s right for everyone! We have access to several everyday oral hygiene aids that can help patients prevent unwanted plaque buildup, keep their teeth cavity free, and prevent white circles from forming. Some examples include water   flossers ,proxa-brushes, floss-threaders , and electric toothbrushes. Daily home fluoride can repel decay and strengthen areas that may already be in the early demineralization process.

Investing in orthodontic treatment is something that will change your smile and your life. Take the steps you need to keep your teeth healthy and give you the results you want.

Please feel free to email me on: reach@drmarjan.com or contact: 043748428

How is Orthodontics Beneficial to Oral Health?

 Most people look at orthodontics as something that improves the way their smile looks. The truth is, it goes so much further. By choosing to complete orthodontic therapy, adults and children alike can improve the health of their smile for years down the road.

Straighter Teeth Are Less Prone to Dental Problems

It’s easier to keep teeth healthier when they are in proper alignment with one another. Crowded or crooked teeth can be difficult to brush and floss in a way that removes all of the plaque, allowing tooth decay and gum disease to develop. These areas are more prone to tooth loss because of it! When teeth are repositioned so that they are straight, it is much easier to keep them clean and free of cavities and gum infections. Orthodontic realignment should be a part of comprehensive oral care for patients with elevated dental risk factors.

Misaligned Teeth Can Lead to Jaw Disorders and Worn Teeth

When your jaw has to compromise it’s function in order to bite or chew your food, it can strain the joint and tissues around the TMJ. Not only that, but the teeth bite together abnormally, and develop wear patterns or premature wear caused by excessive use. When patients choose to correct their bites with orthodontic therapy, they can benefit from healthier jaw function, fewer headaches, and prevent damage to existing dental restorations.

Reduce Accidents and Improve Your Facial Profile

Overbites and overjets can make patients more susceptible to broken teeth caused by accidents. Correcting these areas not only protects the teeth, it also improves the way you look!

How can orthodontics change your life? We are available to perform private consultations and orthodontic assessments to find out how you can begin improving your oral health and smile! 

Please feel free to email me on: reach@drmarjan.com or contact: 043748428