Head Back to School With the Right Tools!
It is that time of year again when your children are headed back to school with their new backpacks, notepads, and pencils! If they have braces, they will need some extra items in their backpack and locker. Our team wants to make sure your children are equipped with the tools they need to have a […]
Traditional Braces for Your Teeth
Traditional braces have come a long way when it comes to straightening crooked teeth. They are ideal for a variety of tooth issues, not just crooked teeth. They can effectively close gaps for crowded or overlapping teeth, fix misaligned or protruding teeth, align a bad bite, and match up dental midlines to overcome jaw problems. […]
Boost Your Teen’s Confidence This Summer With Braces
Summer is almost here and with it the start of fun recreational activities coupled with a slower pace. For teens today, braces are pretty much a rite of passage. The end result? A straightened smile they can flash proudly! Especially since a smile is one of the first things people notice. Of all the ways […]
What Are the Risks of DIY Braces?
Ever since YouTube began helping people learn and execute do-it-yourself (DIY) projects with accuracy and success, it’s become tempting to take on more challenging projects to save money. While this strategy works for learning how to crochet or paint your home, straightening your teeth should not be on that list any more than performing surgery […]
Tips for Caring for Your Teeth and Gums While Wearing Braces
The number one goal for your oral health is maintaining healthy teeth and gums. This means practicing diligent daily oral hygiene habits; specifically, brushing and flossing to remove plaque along with routine dental visits to remove tartar (hardened plaque), polish your teeth, and have your gums checked. When you opt for orthodontics to straighten your […]
Brace Yourself, the Holidays are Coming!
Straightening your teeth with orthodontics can help you achieve a more healthy, aligned, and attractive smile. With the upcoming holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, the month of December, and New Year’s (to name a few), around the corner, your orthodontics treatment won’t take a holiday, so it’s up to you to remember why you are wearing braces. […]
Braces at a Young Age
Getting braces at a younger age has proved most effective in preventing dental problems in the future. Permanent teeth start to typically come in about the ages of six to eight, and because the bones are still growing, it’s best to evaluate their tooth alignment at a young age to determine what orthodontic treatment is […]
Components of Braces Appliances
We are pleased to offer a variety of options for orthodontic treatment, including traditional braces that attach to the teeth to improve tooth alignment gradually. Braces are made up of many components, such as brackets, bands, wires, and spacers that all work together to create tension in your periodontal connective tissues and cause the teeth […]
Have You Heard About Lingual Braces?
Braces can help you realign your teeth if they are crooked, but were you aware that there was more than one type? Lingual braces are one such variation, and they provide a little extra benefit for you to consider. First we will cover the similarities. Lingual and traditional braces use the same basic principle. By […]
Your New Braces Need Basic Care and Good Oral Hygiene
Here at Wright Orthodontics our orthodontist often uses traditional braces for addressing misaligned teeth. This functional system is capable of altering the alignment and orientation of your teeth through the course of multiple adjustment sessions. If some component of your braces becomes bent, damaged, or compromised in any way it could harm your mouth. It […]
