Huntington Orthodontics Blog

If you’re about to begin your journey to a straight smile with clear aligners, you’re making a wise decision; however, Invisalign requires time, commitment, and money. Don’t let something as simple as not flossing compromise your investment. While there aren’t any brackets or wires to clean around, there are a couple of things you should know about flossing with Invisalign.

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You’ve picked out the perfect holiday gifts for just about everyone in your life – everyone except that one person who wears braces. Since caramels, popcorn, and many other popular seasonal treats are out of the question, you don’t have many options. Why not get them something that will make it easier to deal with having braces? Here are six braces products that your loved one with braces will truly appreciate!

When you hear “braces” and the “orthodontist,” most people think about teenagers they know or their own teenage years. The fact is the age spectrum for good braces candidates is much wider than that.

Famous actors Fay Dunaway and Danny Glover each decided to get braces at age 61. If you are over age 50, braces could still be very beneficial for your smile. Dr. Norman Nagel, an orthodontist practicing in California for nearly 50 years, says braces for adults are quite common.

“Adult patients now consume 45-55 percent of our practice with many over 50 and a growing number over 70,” he said. “My oldest patient was 92. At this point in life, people see things changing in their mouth structure and their smile, so they decide to do something about it.”

Keep reading to learn why braces aren’t merely a cosmetic decision, the link between the mouth and oral health, potential pain if you pass on getting braces, and the multiple options you have to straighten teeth.

Biscuits and gravy, peanut butter and jelly, Halloween and candy – some things in life go hand-in-hand. For people who eat candy, it’s no surprise if their intake rises each year around Halloween.

But, how do you know what is safe when it comes to Halloween candy for braces? Keep reading to learn candy consumption tips from an orthodontist in Huntington to care for braces.

Braces are known for their ability to correct crooked teeth and bite issues. Over 4 million people wear braces in the United States alone with 25% of them being age 18 or older. Though they are one of the most popular ways to correct one’s smile, there’s much more to metal braces than meets the eye. Here are a few fun facts about braces that you probably didn’t know.

With over 4 million Americans wearing braces, their popularity in correcting crooked teeth is apparent. Though some individuals only need braces, others require additions such as rubber bands. Why do some people need rubber bands? Will you or your child need them if either of you get braces? Here’s everything you need to know about wearing rubber bands on braces.

A good percentage of people end up getting braces in order to fix misalignment issues and to work towards a more cosmetically appealing smile. Nearly everyone is happy with the end result after the braces are removed, but during the process, many patients struggle with oral sores from the metal brackets and wires. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to manage and prevent them. Continue reading to learn some tips.

Whether you’ve been wearing traditional metal braces or Invisalign clear aligners, the last thing you want is to lose all the progress you made. Part of your orthodontic treatment includes a retainer, which is an oral appliance designed to prevent teeth from shifting back to their original positions after the main phase of treatment. To ensure it keeps your teeth straight, keep these four tips in mind so it remains clean and functional for life!

After you’ve completed your orthodontic treatment, your orthodontist will typically prescribe a retainer to wear. Your teeth look perfectly fine, so why is this necessary? Continue reading to discover 3 reasons why it’s so important to wear a retainer to ensure your smile stays in-tact!

When starting orthodontic treatment, you probably have many questions about the process, timeline, and maintenance of your new appliances. Learning the proper technique for brushing and flossing with braces can require additional dental tools and much patience. While your oral hygiene routine before orthodontics may have been swift, you can expect to devote more time to caring for your teeth and metal appliances if you want to avoid common oral health problems throughout treatment. An orthodontist explains the appropriate methods to use to ensure your smile looks and feels its best when the braces come off.