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Getting braces doesn’t mean giving up the sports you love! Luckily, braces will not keep you from any sport or physical activity. However, the price you pay for a beautiful smile is taking a little extra care of your mouth while undergoing orthodontic treatment. Play Safe, Play All Season In general, it is not uncommon for an athlete

Summer is here! That means outdoor barbecues with family and friends will be abundant. Whether celebrating a national holiday, graduation or attending a simple gathering, summer barbecues are a common summertime activity meant for everyone to enjoy. So how do you survive a summer BBQ while wearing braces? Fear not, we’ll break down the foods you should avoid

Whether you’ve had orthodontic treatment or not, you’ve seen people wearing elastics or rubber bands as part of the process. But do you know what they’re used for? To help give you a better idea of why rubber bands are used with metal or clear braces, we’ll explain what they are, why they’re used, and how to take

You’ve gotten your clear aligners and it’s time to begin your journey to a healthier, straight smile with Invisalign. Just as your oral hygiene routine would change with braces, you will need to adopt a new routine with Invisalign. This includes stocking up on a few more hygiene products and supplies to maintain your new lifestyle. To make

You’ve been patiently waiting for your orthodontic treatment to come to an end and your braces to come off. You followed all the oral hygiene instructions during and after treatment, but now your wisdom teeth are starting to come in. Will they ruin your new smile? At Advanced Orthodontics, we get this question a lot and rightfully so.

Hoy en día, podemos hacer casi cualquier cosa desde un iPhone: pedir útiles escolares, obtener un paseo por la ciudad, programar una entrega de alimentos… Parece que cada día algo más se nos simplifica. Como resultado, estamos acostumbrados a aceptar que cualquier cosa se puede pedir en línea y puede ser enviado directamente a nuestra puerta. Sin embargo,

These days you can do almost anything from an iPhone: order school supplies. Get a ride across town. Schedule a food delivery. It seems that every day something is made easier for us. As a result, we’re accustomed to accepting that anything can be ordered online and delivered right to our front door. However, at Advanced Orthodontics, there

You’re getting your braces put on for the first time and you’re not sure what to expect. One thing is for sure; your oral hygiene practices will definitely change. To help prepare you for what’s in store and make the most of your orthodontic treatment, we at Advanced Orthodontics explain what you can expect from your first week in

In a previous post, we discussed some of the drinks that have a negative effect on the teeth. This included soda, fruit juices, and coffee. While it may seem like water is your only beverage option, fear not. There are a few drinks still available to quench your thirst without affecting your orthodontic treatment. Milk Not only can