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8 Signs of a Good Orthodontist | EPIC FACTS FOR MOMS TO READ

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Signs of a good orthodontist. Many people see an orthodontist at least once by the time they are in their late teens. For one reason or the other, you may have missed your appointment and want to get an orthodontic checkup. There are various benefits to enjoy from seeing an orthodontist and you may even have a positive experience if you land in the hands of a good orthodontist. But before you decide on one, you may want to know the signs of a good orthodontist. In this post, we’ll show you. Let’s get cracking.
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7 Tips for Brushing Your Teeth with Braces | QUICK & EASY READ

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Brushing your teeth with braces. An investment in your kid’s braces is an investment in their future. Not only are you helping physically correct an issue, but you’re also giving them a boost in self-esteem and confidence that will help them as they travel through life.  However, there’s no denying that braces are a substantial change in day-to-day life. They’ll have to learn to eat different types of foods (or avoid them altogether), maintain them properly, and remember to visit the orthodontist for regular checkups and adjustments. In this post, we’ll teach you 7 Tips for Brushing Your Teeth with Braces. Let’s get brushing.

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Overbite Treatment in 2020 | WHAT IS IT? | FAST FACTS |

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What is overbite treatment? This type of orthodontic issue is one of the most common in the world. Many people struggle with an overbite. This misalignment can be aesthetically unattractive, even changing the appearance of one’s facial bone structure. In addition, an overbite can cause a great deal of serious dental issues if left untreated. Regardless of your age, there are several treatment options that overbites can be treated by an experienced orthodontist. In this post, we’ll fill you in on overbite treatment methods. Let’s get cracking.

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Are All Orthodontic Treatment the Same? | Quick Facts

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A smile is worth investing in since you are most likely expected to show your pearly whites for a lifetime. Your smile is the key to making new friends and letting people know that you like them. You also need a beautiful smile to help you feel confident at school, work and in social situations. When you think about it, people view your smile as a reflection of your personality, and you want them to know that you are friendly.

 

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Orthodontic Emergency | WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO DO IT | 2020

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At Childers Orthodontics, there are a few things we want to remind you of when you’re on vacation so that a day with friends and family won’t be spent dealing with an orthodontic emergency. In this post, we’ll show you how to deal with an orthodontic emergency. Let’s get cracking.

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What is a Water Pick? | Do I Need one in 2020 | FAST FACTS

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Water picks (water pik brand) sometimes called “oral irrigators or a Water flosser,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. They are especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and those patients who are undergoing orthodontic treatment with traditional full-bracketed braces. In this post, we’ll show you what a Water Pick is and why it isn’t dental floss and how to use it. Let’s get cracking.

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How to Overcome Your Fear of Having Braces

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Braces are orthodontic treatments that have been making lives and smiles better for many decades and counting. They’re not restricted to youngsters, either. That’s because it’s not uncommon to come across adults who care about the alignment of their teeth. Braces are devices that can take care of all sorts of issues that relate to the positioning of the teeth.

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Abnormal Jaw Pains TMJ and Treatment | AMAZING FACTS in 2020

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When jaw pain or TMJ pain strikes, it is often difficult to perform basic actions such as chewing and speaking comfortably. Although pain from other areas of your body can be referred to the jaw, this type of pain is usually associated with either your temporomandibular joint or the muscles and tendons that surround it. Since this joint is one of the most complicated ones in your body, it is important to have even the slightest or briefest bit of pain assessed by your orthodontist. In this post, we’ll show what TMJ is and how to sort it. Let’s get cracking.

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Things To Do When Experiencing Mouth Ulcer While Wearing Braces

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When an individual starts wearing braces for the first time, an achy or sore sensation is normal. There is often tenderness when biting down or general soreness for about three to five days. The individual should consume a soft food diet including mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, milkshakes, soups, ice cream, and smoothies. During the first 72 hours, chewing sugar-free gum will help with the soreness.

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