Whether or not you wear braces, good oral hygiene is an absolute must for clean, healthy teeth and gums and a dazzlingly bright, white smile. You might not be aware of all the available options when it comes to getting rid of plaque and bacteria or in your efforts to remove stains and keep teeth
Playing a Musical Instrument after Getting Braces
If you are a band student, you might be worried that getting braces is going to throw off your musical groove. Fortunately, getting new braces will only cause some minor issues at first, and you can deal with these issues pretty quickly—usually within a week or less. Braces technology has improved so much over the
When to Take Your Child to Visit the Orthodontist
There’s a common misperception that braces and orthodontic intervention are mainly for teenagers and young adults. The truth is that young children and tweens—as well as senior citizens—also benefit from having an orthodontist correct bite problems or deal with other issues in the mouth. Children as young as six or seven are the perfect age
FAQs About Getting Braces
Are you wondering what life will be like with braces? A lot of people worry more about getting braces than they really need to. Here’s the low down on what to expect when you get braces. Will getting braces hurt? It might be uncomfortable or even slightly painful for the first few days after you
Dr. Courtney Dunn Interviewed on CBS 5: Seniors with Braces
Dr. Courtney Dunn of Dunn Orthodontics was recently interviewed in conjunction with a story that CBS 5, channel KPHO/KTVK in Phoenix, ran on May, 11, 2015, about seniors getting braces. The station interviewed several seniors who have recently visited Dunn Orthodontics to get braces for both cosmetic and bite improvement reasons. Seniors have become a
Why It Is So Important to Keep Your Teeth Clean while You Have Braces
Braces work to straighten your teeth, but they do nothing to keep your teeth clean. Keeping your teeth clean is your job, and if you do it right, you’ll have lovely, straight, clean, and white teeth when the braces come off. If you fail to keep your teeth clean, bad things can happen. Plaque Buildup
Getting Braces: 11 Myths Busted
You may hear a lot of crazy stories while you’re waiting for your first visit with the orthodontist. Friends may tell you that you’ll set off metal detector alarms with your new braces, or that you’ll be in pain for two years solid. There are more crazy myths about getting braces than horror stories about
How to Ease Tooth Pain from Braces
Toothaches can be horrible — especially if you get one that your dentist has to treat and you have to wait for an appointment to get some relief. Sometimes, however, there’s nothing wrong with your teeth and your dental provider won’t be able to do anything to get rid of the pain. If you just
What is better for pain control for orthodontics – Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen?
While the orthodontic process has become much more comfortable over the years, there will still be some discomfort. Most orthodontists recommend taking either ibuprofen (Advil) or acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain relief. The decision between the two is usually based on the patient’s preferences. But, is one better than the other? A recent study published in
Am I too old for orthodontics?
Absolutely not! There is no age limit for orthodontics. In fact, almost 25% of current orthodontic patients in the United States are adults. There are so many benefits for an adult to get orthodontic treatment. A beautiful new smile is just the beginning. Straight teeth not only look great, they are easier to keep clean.