by CentralCoastOrthodontics | Sep 3, 2020 | Dental Infographics, Infographics
How to Ease the Pain of Poking Wires on Braces Poking wires on braces are a very common and irritating problem. Reducing discomfort is the first goal of dealing with this problem, followed by fixing the wire. This infographic will show you simple ways on how to ease...
by CentralCoastOrthodontics | Sep 3, 2020 | Dental Infographics, Infographics
Care of a Retainer: Simple Steps to Take Care of a Retainer after Orthodontic Treatment The simple tips above on taking care of your retainer will keep that smile of yours smiling. If you ever have any retainer issues, be sure to check in with either of our Central...
by CentralCoastOrthodontics | Sep 2, 2020 | Dental Articles, Orthodontic Articles
5 Ways to Tell If Your Child May Need Orthodontic Treatment While some signs your child might need orthodontic treatment are easy to spot, others can be more subtle or ones you didn’t know could potentially be resolved with orthodontic...
by CentralCoastOrthodontics | Sep 2, 2020 | Dental Articles, Orthodontic Articles
How Do Braces Work? Braces work by putting pressure on your teeth over a period of time to slowly move them in a specific direction. The bone under them changes shape, too. Braces are made up of these things: Brackets are the small squares that go on the front of each...
by CentralCoastOrthodontics | Sep 2, 2020 | Dental Articles, Orthodontic Articles
What Are Braces? Braces are dental tools that help correct problems with your teeth, like crowding, crooked teeth, or teeth that are out of alignment. Many people get braces when they’re teenagers, but adults get them too. As you wear them, braces slowly straighten...