5 Tips for Fresh Breath with Braces
Hello, Dr. Randy Wright here at Wright Orthodontics in Batavia, IL. You have probably heard your friends talk about the not-so-glamorous side of having braces. But what’s the stinkiest part of braces? Yep, that’s right, bad breath! It’s a part of braces no one wants to talk about, but it’s normal! If you notice your breath […]
Set Halloween Rules for Safe Trick-or-Treat Eating With Braces!
Halloween starts off the busy holiday season where the nights get longer, the days grow cooler, and festivities begin. If you are wearing braces, Halloween may be a little tricky for you this year. Resist temptation by only keeping treats that are safe for you to eat and letting yourself enjoy them, guilt-free! Sugary Treachery […]
Prepare for the School Year Equipped With a Handy Braces Tool Kit!
Did your child receive braces this summer? If so, they will need to prepare themselves for the new school year by learning how to keep their teeth healthy while getting them straightened. The goal is to have a healthy, beautiful smile when their oral hardware comes off. Since they will be spending a good chunk […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Keep Your Teeth and Braces Safe With the Foods You Eat
When you are wearing braces, nothing feels quite as important as what kinds of food you can eat. The wrong food can damage your braces or stain your teeth, particularly berries, curry sauce, or grape juice. Protecting your new bands, archwires, and brackets along with your teeth and gums quickly rises to the top of […]
