Braces are great, your new smile will look amazing! But caring for braces can feel complicated! How do you keep your teeth healthy and your braces clean with all those wires and brackets? Having the right tools can make it a lot easier! Here are the top new tools for...
Is Chocolate Safe for Braces?
by Ron Hart, DDS | Feb 1, 2022 | Dental Care
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and shiny, ribbon-bound, heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolate candies line store shelves everywhere. It's a question we get asked every Valentine's Day: Is chocolate safe for braces? Here's what you need to know about the...
Taking Care of Your Braces During the Holidays
by Ron Hart, DDS | Dec 1, 2021 | Dental Care
Having a break from school, work and the day-to-day routine is great. The holidays can be a break from lots of things, but taking a break from caring for your braces is not a good idea.. Here’s how to keep your routine simple and consistent. Keep These Tools Handy...
How to Floss with Braces
by Ron Hart, DDS | Dec 1, 2021 | Dental Care
Braces are amazing, they can give you a whole new smile! But they can also complicate things a bit. From having to think through if what you’re about to eat is safe for your braces, to practicing oral hygiene by cleaning around all those brackets and wires, life with...
How to Brush Your Teeth More Effectively
by Ron Hart, DDS | Dec 1, 2021 | Dental Care
Brushing your teeth may be the most important part of your dental care regimen. Dentists typically recommend you brush your teeth after each meal or three times a day. That’s a lot of time spent brushing your teeth so it’s important to know the best way to go about...
Healthy Foods that are Safe for Braces
by Ron Hart, DDS | Dec 1, 2021 | Dental Care
When you have braces, life can be a bit more complicated. Especially when trying to plan a healthy diet around the foods you’ve been told to avoid because of your braces. The good news is, there are many healthy foods that are safe for braces. Get ready to refresh...
How to Look Your Best in Braces
by Ron Hart, DDS | Dec 1, 2021 | Dental Care
Getting braces is a huge step and the beginning of monumental change for many children, teens and adults. It’s an exciting time, but it can also feel like a scary time. All of a sudden, your smile looks different! But different doesn’t mean bad. Different can mean...