When your dentist lists the changes you’ll need to make while wearing braces, it may seem like a big drag. The good news is if you stick to these habits, you’re more likely to get the braces off sooner, as well as save money on damaged hardware that would require replacement later. So, to help you get started, your orthodontist in Weatherford has made a list of foods to avoid, prepare ahead of time, or indulge in while you undergo treatment.

The good news is you don’t have to give up all your favorite foods just to get straight teeth.

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We understand that you want your child’s health to be in good shape. Whether it’s improving their diet or helping them stay active, you want to make sure they’re keeping and maintaining good habits starting at a young age. When it comes to oral health, it’s just as much a priority. The last thing you want is to learn that your child needed braces a long time ago and that’s why they need oral surgery to fix a problem today.

When you visit a practice that knows children’s orthodontics, you can stay proactive and protect your child’s oral health for years to come.

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Does your child have misalignment issues with their smile? They may need orthodontic treatment—and not just any kind either. There are some patients who need phases of orthodontic treatment to achieve the healthy, straight smile they really want.

In this week’s blog post, we will be focusing on phase 1 orthodontics, so that you and your child know what to expect if you plan on starting the journey to a straighter smile.

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You may not realize it, but your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the most complicated joint in the body! This is partly because it’s the only joint that’s bilateral, meaning that the right and left sides have to smoothly work together for the joint to function properly. In addition, every time you eat something the chewing forces on each side must be balanced. As if that weren’t enough, the TMJ is also unique because it actually hinges and slides, whereas most of the joints in the body only move one way.

As you can imagine, all of these “moving parts” mean that your jaws can become painful if any of those movements are off track. If you’ve ever experienced this type of pain and discomfort you know how it can impact your life. The good news is that with advances in modern dentistry, help is available! In this blog, we’ll take a look at how TMJ therapy in Weatherford can be an effective, non-surgical way to treat this challenging condition.

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Cosmetic dentistry has made significant gains over the past couple decades. Not only can dentists shift the locations of your teeth, they can simply cover imperfections to make them look straighter. For patients looking for a quicker solution to large gaps in their teeth, you’ll find these solutions from your cosmetic dentist in Weatherford to be quite effective.

Choosing your treatment depends on the severity of your gaps. Your dentist will give their professional opinion of the best method of treatment, so your smile can look beautiful once again.

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There you are, standing at your bathroom sink while you brush and floss. You’re not thinking of anything in particular, maybe going over your to-do list for the day or thinking about what to have for dinner. But then you see it – blood in the sink again! Just what is going on with your gums and why are they bleeding?

You’ve probably heard that bleeding gums can be a sign of gum disease, but you may not be sure exactly what that means or what you can do about it. This article will explain why your gum health is so important and how you can take steps to improve it.

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For quite some time, you’ve endured your imperfect smile and the lack of confidence that is associated with it. You even began to think that this was your fate and that you’d just have to settle for it. But a new day has dawned, and you’ve become aware that there are options available to you. One that really peaks your interest is porcelain veneers. And your local dentist explains why this is a route that you should definitely consider for perfecting your smile.

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There can be something precious about the gap between a child’s front teeth. It gives their smile an extra dash of character, and years down the road, you’ll fondly remember those happy little grins. But what if your kid’s teeth have more than a simple gap in the front? What if they are suffering from serious misalignment or a bad bite? Is it a good idea to get the problem treated even before your child’s adult teeth come in? Yes! Early orthodontics for children can have some major benefits.

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Porcelain veneers have long been one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatments available, able to completely transform a smile all on their own. If you’re thinking about enhancing the appearance of your smile in any way, they can provide a fantastic solution. Of course, you’d probably like to know a little more about them before going to see your dentist, so today, we’re going to talk about what veneers are and how they can help your smile. (more…)

There are many patients who suffer from the after-effects of bullying, especially when it comes to their smile. Meet Sandra, a mom, and entrepreneur. She explains her issues with teasing in grade school throughout high school about her gapped teeth. It detrimentally affected her confidence and she didn’t want to let her daughter see her down.

Thankfully, she stumbled upon a revolutionary straightening treatment that changed her life for the better: Invisalign. Not only was she able to fix her smile as an adult without altering her mature image, but she was able to restore her confidence. Now she leads a stronger example for her little one.

If you would like to learn more about Invisalign in Weatherford, keep reading. Your dental family is here to support you and show you how to get the most out of your Invisalign treatment! You too can be a success story.

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