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When you’re ready to improve your smile, call Orthodontic Associates at (443) 341-4948! We’ll make sure your customized treatment is comfortable, relaxing, and efficient. We offer a variety of advanced orthodontic treatment options, so call us today to get started on improving your smile. Check out the resources below to learn more:
- Visit the American Association of Orthodontics to learn about some debunked myths in the field of orthodontics.
- Learn more about how orthodontists are using computerized programs to improve the way patients wear braces and reduce treatment times by reading this article from TheLedger.com.
- Check out Colgate.com for information on how to maintain a tooth-friendly food and beverage diet while wearing braces.
- If you’re unsure whether it’s time for your child to undergo orthodontic treatment, find information that could help you answer this question from ModernMom.com.
- Check out this article to find a list of common symptoms of cavities. You’ll also find links to other information about cavities form, how they’re treated, and more.
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Undergoing orthodontic treatment doesn’t have to be scary. Simply talk with your orthodontist and ask questions whenever you are feeling nervous. To get a head start on what you can expect, look below for facts on what you may experience immediately following your treatment:
- Slight Dental Discomfort
There is no getting around it; your teeth will be a little sore for the first 48 hours after your braces are applied to your teeth. However, you should be able to manage your pain with an over-the-counter pain medication. For 72 hours after your initial treatment, you should expect to experience slight discomfort when you eat hard foods.
- Seemingly Bulging Lips
Initially, you may feel as if your lips are sticking out. However, braces don’t make you look or sound any different. Most people will only notice your braces when you smile.
- More Oral Maintenance
Now that metal wires and brackets are taking up space on your teeth, you’ll have to brush and floss your teeth more often. You’ll also have to be more diligent about oral maintenance. Food will get stuck in your braces every time you eat, so you may want to keep a tooth brush, tooth picks, and floss with you at all times.
- Oral Scrapes
The brackets may scrape against your lips and tongue directly after your braces are applied. Once you adjust to talking and chewing with your new braces, you’ll no longer experience scraping and other mouth sores. If your gums, tongue or lips start to feel uncomfortable, ask your orthodontist for wax to cover up the sharp edges.
- Focus on the Benefits of Your Treatment
While you’re adjusting to your braces, it’s important that you focus on the goal of your treatment. Braces help create a beautiful smile that is ultimately healthier. Plus, you’ll feel more confident in your appearance following your treatment.
At Orthodontic Associates, we specialize in helping pre-teens and adults get a better-looking, healthier smile with the least invasive treatment plan possible. Find out how we can customize your orthodontic treatment by calling (443) 341-4948 today.
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Your smile is unique, so you deserve an orthodontic treatment that is as special as you are!
Take a look at this video to learn about a revolutionary treatment option that surpasses traditional braces and Invisalign. You’ll learn about why people are choosing Incognito braces, how they work, how they differ from the other leading orthodontic treatment methods, and more. Then, you’ll learn about how Incognito braces are customized for each patient, making them more effective and efficient than traditional braces.
You can begin your Incognito orthodontic treatment today by calling Orthodontic Associates at (443) 341-4948. If you’re not sure whether Incognito is right for you, we also offer Invisalign, SureSmile, and more. We believe every patient deserves the best results orthodontic technology can provide, so let us help you achieve a better-looking smile by calling us today.
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At times it may seem as if you’re never going to get out of your braces. But, when your orthodontic treatment comes to an end, you’ll have a gorgeous new smile! In the meantime, stay busy with fun projects to make your treatment more enjoyable.
- Photo-Track Your Progress
Snap a photo of your smile every day while you have braces. Then, make a flip book at the end of your treatment. This will help you track your smile’s progress, and it may make treatment more interesting. Along the way, glance back at your photos to see how far your smile has come!
- Maintain an Orthodontic Video Diary
If you’re the first among your siblings to get braces, consider keeping an orthodontic diary. Your diary will shed light on what your siblings can expect when it’s time for their treatment to begin. If you share your video diary with your orthodontist, you might also be able to help other kids feel more relaxed about undergoing treatment.
- Make a List of Where to Take Your New Smile
Once your braces are removed, you’re going to feel more confident, and you’ll want to show everyone your new smile. If you lose sight of the benefits of treatment, make a list of all of the places you want to visit once your treatment ends and your beautiful new smile is ready.
If you’re looking for more ideas on how to make your orthodontic treatment more entertaining, join our braces photo contest hosted by Orthodontic Associates! Visit our website or call (443) 341-4948 to learn more about our practice and contest rules.
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If you’re unsatisfied with your smile and are considering braces, you’ll find the following articles useful. You’ll find valuable information about beginning orthodontic treatment and caring for your teeth while wearing braces.
- Use the information and tips from this article to properly clean your braces and care for your teeth during your orthodontic treatment.
- For a detailed list of important facts you should know before getting braces, check out this article.
- If your child is nervous about starting his or her customized orthodontic treatment, read through this article from Kid’sHealth.org.
- Find out what problems might arise during your orthodontic treatment and what you can do to remedy the problem by visiting this webpage.
When you’re ready to get a better-looking smile, call Orthodontic Associates at (443) 341-4948. We’ll make sure your customized treatment is comfortable, relaxing, and efficient. We offer a variety of advanced orthodontic treatment options, so call us today to get started on improving your smile.
