The Benefits of Wearing Braces as a Child Versus an Adult
Braces worn at any age take up to two years to straighten on average. Designed to fit your mouth, they are customized to your mouth to place your teeth correctly. During your time in braces, many appointments and adjustments will need to take place. It’s not always comfortable, but it can prevent many issues down […]
Invisalign® – the Best Choice for Clear Aligners During Social Distancing
We live in strange times – gestures once taken for granted – handshakes, hugs, fist bumps – are now taboo; even our smiles are often hidden behind masks. But that doesn’t mean no one is seeing your smile. COVID-19 has meant socially distancing ourselves but it has also meant a boom in social media. Humans […]
Celebrate Oral Health Month in June by Keeping Your Braces Cleaner Than Ever Before
Children, teens, and adults alike need to take extra care with their daily oral hygiene when wearing braces to straighten their teeth. In honor of Oral Health Month in June, we have some tips to share for keeping braces clean and your teeth healthy. Whether you are a parent of a child or teen in […]
Wright Orthodontics Welcoming Back Patients
Dear Patients and Families, We are happy to welcome you back to the office as we reopened under the guidelines of the ADA (American Dental Association), IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health), and OSHA. Hygiene and safety have always been a priority at our office and we will be taking additional measures to ensure the […]
Fix Your Child’s Bad Bite and Relieve Their TMJ With the Help of Orthodontics
With school out early for the year, now may be a good time for your child to be evaluated for braces. Braces are often recommended to improve one’s smile (or orofacial appearance) by correcting crooked or crowded teeth. Braces can also fix problems with the bite, including overbites, underbites, incorrect jaw position, and disorders of […]
Exploring the Best Tools to Use at Home to Clean Your Teeth in Braces
Straightening your teeth for a healthy, properly aligned, and beautiful smile takes time and effort and is worth every second! So is taking good care of your teeth along the way so that when the braces come off, your teeth are as healthy as they were when you began! This means stepping up your oral […]
Wearing Braces Can Help Relieve Jaw Pain From a Misaligned Bite
Braces provide orthodontists with the tool to help fix teeth and jaw alignment. These can occur due to a bad bite (overbite, underbite, crossbite, or just crowding in the mouth). Abnormal bite patterns may become noticeable in children when they are anywhere from six to 12 years old, and for them, orthodontic treatment can be […]
First Orthodontic Visit – When Is the Best Time?
There is much more to taking care of your children’s teeth than teaching them how to brush, and taking them to the dentist to fix the occasional cavity. Most parents realize that getting their children to begin flossing, as well as getting their teeth professionally cleaned, are also key elements of modern oral hygiene, but […]
Wearing Braces? What You Can Look Forward to During Your Routine Adjustments
Congratulations on deciding to wear braces this year! You can expect to wear your braces anywhere from 1-3 years depending on your growth, how complex the problem is, and of course, how well you care for your braces with your daily oral hygiene routine. Your Specific Treatment Plan Modern methods of straightening the teeth make […]
Dental Emergencies: How to Care for Your Teeth When Wearing Braces and Participating in Winter Sports
Whether you live in an area that gets snow and ice, or you travel to vacation spots to engage in winter sports, you need to be mindful of oral injuries, particularly when you are wearing braces! It’s always important to wear a mouth guard when engaging in potentially hazardous sports like basketball, lacrosse, or football […]
