Read on and we will clear up your doubts: 1. Toothbrush: a) Choice of toothbrush: To be able to reach all the corners of your mouth and remove plaque, dentists recommend using a small-headed toothbrush (2 – 2.5 cm), with medium hard or soft bristles. If you wear fixed braces, use a special orthodontic brush…
Part I: DIRECT CEMENTING If you have chosen to have orthodontic treatment with braces, whether they are aesthetic, metal brackets or lingual brackets (cemented behind the teeth), you are probably wondering how brackets are attached to the teeth. Brackets are like “handles” that attach to your teeth and hold them in place so we can…
There are some habits that spoil your smile and even if you were born with a great smile they can damage your teeth and gums. These are the most common in adults: Nail biting, pencils, bobby pins, buttons,… Smoking Piercings “A long and healthy life is no accident. It starts with good genes, but it…