Most people aren’t born with a perfect set of teeth. Some children will require braces, but how do you know when the right time is for them to get orthodontic treatment? Is it possible for the teeth to correct themselves? You are probably wondering if braces for children are really needed and what age is […]
Your Dental Hygiene Is Important, Start Early Prevention Now
Early prevention has to do with making sure your children’s teeth are taken care of. Most children start losing their teeth around age five, and our dentist recommends you take your child in for checkups around ages eight and nine. When you buy toothpaste for children, dentists recommend using special formulas that don’t contain fluoride […]
Palatal Expander: What Is it and When Is it Necessary?
A palatal expander is a device that expands the palate, which is the structure made of bone and cartilage at the roof of the mouth. It is installed because the palate is too narrow to accommodate a child’s teeth. The device takes advantage of the fact that a child’s palate has two halves that don’t […]
How to Care for Braces
If you want braces, you have decided to invest in the future of your smile. Although they come with some temporary life adjustments, they are serving an important purpose. It is very important to take proper care of your braces while you are wearing them. The better you take care of your brackets and wires, the […]
Differences Between Traditional and Self-Ligating Braces
A different option in braces has been steadily growing in popularity. It is self-ligating braces. Although many people may think this is a new thing, this type of braces has actually been available since the 1930’s. It was not until the 1980’s that the technique got better and popularity began to grow. In the last […]
Finding Braces for Children in Austin
You may think the teen years are the best time for braces for your child. You may want to reconsider. Early orthodontics can get a jump on any type of issue your child has with the position of their teeth. It can make it possible to shorten the length of orthodontic correction. In some cases, […]
Are You an Adult Who Needs Braces? Consider Invisalign
When your teeth are not straight, you are risking more than your self-confidence. Straightening teeth has been shown to improve the overall health of the mouth. This is likely because it makes it easier to floss and brush. Having teeth that are overcrowded or spaced too far apart can also be hard on your gums. […]
The Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease or periodontitis is an infection of any of the structures around the teeth like the gums, the periodontal ligament, the alveolar bone, and the cementum that covers a tooth’s roots. It is often caused by poor dental hygiene that allows plaque to accumulate on the teeth. Bacteria in the plaque eventually work their […]
The Importance of Early Prevention in Orthodontics
You’ve seen teens and adults with braces. Perhaps you wore them yourself to correct an orthodontic issue with your teeth. Early prevention in orthodontics refers to treatment that begins when children are younger. It takes place before the teen years. The main goal is to correct issues with the formation of the jaw and problems […]
Braces for Tooth Alignment In Manchaca TX
Clear braces can restore your beautiful smile when you come visit Central Texas Orthodontics. Dr. Brian St. Louis — we just call him Dr. “B” — has been in orthodontic practice in the Austin area for ten years and counting. About Dr. B After graduating college, Dr. St. Louis took time to pursue an outdoors […]
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