Holiday celebrations are in full swing and so is the temptation to fall out of routine with orthodontic care. Avoid delays in your orthodontic treatment with these holiday tips for braces care to help you stay on track this holiday season. 1. Avoid forbidden food It should come as no surprise that our holiday tips…
Elastics: Why they NEED to be worn
- Braces
- Nov 11, 2021 2:34 pm
Wearing elastics (small rubber bands) is a rite of passage that most orthodontic patients go through during treatment. When getting started patients often ask “why do I have to wear elastics?” It’s all about the bite Elastics may be small, but they are mighty! Elastics are used to help the upper and lower teeth fit…
Our Top Orthodontist Team: Get to Know Leslie
- Team
- Oct 20, 2021 8:05 am
Leslie has been a member of our top orthodontist team at Sawyer Creek for 14 years working as an Orthodontic Assistant. We never tire of her infectious laugh and her eyes light up when she talks to her patients. You can truly tell she loves her job! Leslie is passionate about many things outside of…
What to expect when braces come off
- Braces
- Oct 6, 2021 9:15 am
The much anticipated day when braces are removed has arrived! Here’s what to expect when braces come off. Removal process for braces The appointment when braces come off lasts approximately 70 minutes. All brackets, wires and bands will be removed first. After these appliances are off, one of our orthodontists will polish the teeth to…
How do you fix a crossbite and why?
- Braces
- Sep 3, 2021 11:23 am
If your dentist recommends an early orthodontic consultation for your child, a crossbite may be to blame. What is a crossbite? A crossbite occurs when one or more of the upper teeth fit on the inside of the lower teeth. If this occurs on front teeth it is referred to as a anterior crossbite. When…
Can you get braces with baby teeth in?
- Braces
- Jul 9, 2021 9:14 am
It’s not uncommon to see children in middle school starting their orthodontic treatment. This often leaves parents wondering, can you get braces with baby teeth? The short answer: Yes, we can start treatment while baby teeth are in. There is a common misconception that all permanent teeth need to be in before any orthodontic treatment…
Surviving the first days with braces: How to stop braces pain
- Braces
- Jun 4, 2021 7:33 am
“Do braces hurt at first?” It’s a common question from our patients who are getting started with orthodontic treatment. The truth is the process of getting braces is relatively pain free. Advancements in technology and materials have simplified placing brackets, making it a more comfortable experience for patients. In addition, there are a number of…
Gingival Recontouring: How to Fix a Gummy Smile
- Treatments
- Apr 29, 2021 8:05 am
We have a lot of our patients ask us what can be done about “big gums” or excess gum tissue. Luckily, the procedure for fixing a gummy smile is simple and effective. Following orthodontic treatment, we are able to address this aesthetic concern for many patients with a procedure called gingival recontouring. Read on to…
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