5 Tips to Step Up Your Home Dental Care
Hello again! Dr. Randy Wright here with Wright Orthodontics and today we’d like to talk to you about cavities and your at-home dental care routine. We all dread finding out we have a cavity. Cavities often make us feel like we haven’t prioritized our oral health. Not only can cavities feel embarrassing, but they can […]
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 […]
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 […]
Consider Water Flossing for Your Dental Flossing Needs
When it comes to caring for your teeth in or out of braces, you already know how important it is to brush twice a day. Cleaning your teeth daily helps get rid of harmful bacteria or plaque in the mouth that can cause gum disease and tooth decay. But brushing alone won’t do the job, […]
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 […]
Some Simple Oral Hygiene Tools Can Help a Patient Maintain Healthy Teeth
Cavities and gum disease problems pose a significant threat to the process of realigning your teeth with traditional braces. Not only can they cause discomfort oral health problems can also increase the amount of time it takes to fully correct the alignment of your teeth. Brackets, wires, and other orthodontic components can sometimes be challenging […]
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 […]
The Facts About the Pain Radiating From Your Tooth
Toothaches are common, but that doesn’t mean they should be ignored. Many people dismiss it as a common smile pain that comes and goes, but they don’t realize that it could be a symptom of a larger problem. To tell you a little more about toothaches in Batavia, Illinois, Dr. Randy Wright has some helpful […]
