Here are a few tips on how to deal with discomfort: Take over-the-counter medicine if necessary. Take Tylenol or Advil after your adjustment only if needed. However, before taking any medication, consult with your orthodontist. Use an oral anesthetic. Apply the...
If you have braces or are planning to get them at some point in the future, here is an interesting article that examines the history of braces. You will be surprised at how far it dates back! You probably wondered whose brilliant idea it was to connect teeth together...
There are tons of misconceptions about braces out there. You might have some anxiety about getting braces as you have heard many stories. If your orthodontist recommends that you need braces, make sure you ask all the questions that are in the back of your mind,...
When people think about braces, they tend to think mostly about the benefits that you see on the surface. While perfectly aligned teeth do make a pretty smile, there are far more benefits to straightening teeth than just improving your looks. Today’s orthodontic...
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to adopt stellar hygiene practices across all facets of life, including oral hygiene. Good hygiene practices are essential to helping stop the spread of any virus, including the novel Coronavirus. It is...
Austin, Texas- (January 30, 2021) February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, an opportunity for parents, teachers, and health professionals to promote the benefits of good oral health to children and adults. Texas Association of Orthodontists is pleased to...
En Espanol Happy New Year! Now that the new year has arrived, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to create a few resolutions. Although you may focus on your health and well-being, it is also important to consider the care you provide to your teeth and...
En Espanol Even though Christmas is over... we know you all have sweets around the house right before New Years Eve... Don’t forget about those braces; you want them to stay intact and in good shape. The orthodontists at Texas Association of Orthodontists want to...
En Espanol In the day and age where appearance plays such an important part of our lives, orthodontic treatment has become more popular not just for correcting misaligned teeth or jaws, but for creating that perfect smile that everyone dreams of having. Before...