Foods and Drinks that Discolor Teeth
Make smart choices in your diet for a whiter smile. The best way to keep your smile healthy and white is to follow a daily oral care routine. But you can do a lot to help the process by also avoiding foods and drinks that commonly discolor teeth. Even if you brush and floss regularly it […]
Easy Ways to Keep Your Invisalign Clean
Help your Invisalign do its job better. One of the best things about the Invisalign straightening system is that you can take the apparatus in and out with ease. That way you don’t have to wear it when you are eating, playing sports, or ready to brush. You don’t have this option with conventional braces, and […]
How to Properly Clean and Maintain Braces
Keep teeth healthy while you restore your smile. When you get braces put on your teeth, it’s tempting to ignore your oral hygiene routine. After all, the braces are fixing your teeth for you, right? But it’s actually more important than ever to clean teeth with braces. That’s because the braces themselves can trap food particles […]
Cavities and Tooth Decay In Children
Help your son or daughter stay out of the dentist’s chair. Preventing cavities and tooth decay is something that all of us should be concerned about, and it needs to be an extra priority when it comes to children. Why? Cavities and tooth decay can damage developing teeth more severely. Children are still learning effective oral health […]
Teeth Grinding Treatment: Protect Your Oral Health
Put an End to the Causes and Effects of Teeth Grinding Take steps to protect your lifelong oral health Chronic teeth grinding can lead to fracturing or loosening or teeth, and ultimately to actual tooth loss. In particularly severe cases, teeth grinding can comprise the jaw and even change the appearance of the face. That’s […]
What is Dental Plaque and Why it Must Be Treated
Take smart steps to ensure a lifetime of good oral health. You probably heard about dental plaque the very first time you went to the dentist. And you have probably heard about it hundreds of time since. But if you are like many people, you’re confused about exactly what dental plaque is, where it comes […]
Dental Veneers Pros and Cons: Understanding Your Dental Options
Dental Veneers are wafer-thin shells of porcelain that are tooth colored and affixed to the front of the teeth. Once in place, they hide stains, discolorations, and any flaws that may comprise the look of your smile. Before you elect to undergo the procedure, it’s essential that you understand the pros and cons of dental veneers […]
Dental Implant vs. Bridge: Which is Better?
Find the best way to replace your missing tooth. When you’re missing a tooth, you have two options for replacement – install a dental implant or a dental bridge. Unfortunately, many patients don’t have the information they need to make the best choice for their oral health and smile. If you or someone you know is […]
MyOrthodontist Hosts Christmas in July Event
The team here at MyOrthodontist partnered with Zach’s Toy Chest to host a Christmas in July event over the last weekend in July. The event was held at the Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh and proved to be a huge success that we were thrilled to be a part of. A Winter Wonderland The museum […]
When To Get Braces For You And Your Children
How do you know when to get braces? It’s an important question to ask, because if you wait too long, the problems that braces are meant to fix will only get worse. That might force you to wear braces for longer, or to live with a smile that never looks as good as it could. […]