4 Ways to Avoid Cavities While Wearing Braces

Cavities are a headache no matter when or where they occur. If you are wearing braces and develop tooth decay, tending to this problem becomes a little more complex but not unfixable. Here are some facts about cavities and braces to keep in mind whether you are preparing for orthodontic treatment or right in the middle of it.

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4 Ways to Motivate Your Teen to Take Care of Their Braces

Teens have their own ideas about how to do everything, including taking care of their braces. In fact, tending to their teeth may not be a priority at all, but it is a parent’s job to encourage teens to prioritize their oral health. When the teen braces go on, set clear expectations about daily responsibilities right from the start and reinforce them throughout treatment, along with the following motivators.

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Braces for Teens Stage-by-Stage

Most teens wear their braces for 18 months. The orthodontist carefully plans out how treatment will progress during this year and a half and will adjust as necessary along the way. There are different stages of alignment though, and knowing what’s coming up and what has already been achieved can make the entire process of braces for teens go faster and feel like quite an accomplishment.

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6 Problems Invisalign (Usually) Cannot Fix

Invisalign cannot fix Soleil OrthodonticsIf you have your heart set on Invisalign treatment to correct problems with the alignment of your teeth, be aware of circumstances that impact whether you are a good candidate for this treatment. While many orthodontic patients can select from Invisalign or conventional braces, there are some who are limited in what’s available to fix misalignment. If you’re determined to wear clear aligners, the following complications could impact whether this treatment is right for you. 

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What Is Orthodontic Extrusion?

orthodontic extrusion soleil orthodontics woodinvillePeople who wear braces sometimes need their teeth turned or rotated. After all, brackets and wires are not only designed to straighten teeth or close gaps. Your orthodontist may even need to extrude a tooth or two to achieve ideal alignment. What does that mean? If you don’t know, you’re in the majority. “Extrusion” isn’t all that common for someone who is new to the world of orthodontia.

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What Happens After a Palatal Expander?

palatal expander soleil orthodontics afterwardThe palatal expander journey is brief, but it can be inconvenient for the patient at first, as is the case with most orthodontic interventions. The appliance, though, is a common treatment and used when it’s necessary to widen a child’s upper jaw and create room for crowded teeth. While every patient is different and their treatment trajectory will vary, there are typical steps that occur for most expander wearers, including what happens after wear time is complete.

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Can My Little Kid Really Wear Invisalign?

Invisalign for kids Soleil OrthodonticsInvisalign treatment can be customized for kids who are in Phase 1 of orthodontic treatment, which usually occurs between ages 6 to 10. While it may be hard to wrap your head around the idea of your child in any kind of braces at such a young age, early orthodontics like Invisalign can save them from lengthy treatment later and give them a great boost of confidence.

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6 Reasons People Fall in Love with Invisalign

reasons to love invisalign soleil orthodonticsYou hear about Invisalign. You see the ads. You might even know someone who wears the clear aligners. The more familiar you become with this orthodontic treatment, the more you realize it might just be right for you. As you prepare for your visit to your Woodinville orthodontist for a consultation, learn about just some of the reasons people fall in love with Invisalign.

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Does Everyone Who Wears Braces Need Elastics?

rubber bands elastics braces soleil orthodonticsWhen it comes to the elements of orthodontics, there are elastics and there are rubber bands. Sometimes these terms are used interchangeably. Elastics often refer to the small, colorful bands that decorate each bracket. Elastics that connect top and bottom jaws are typically referred to as rubber bands. Whatever the wording, everyone needs some type of rubber bands or elastics when they have braces.

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