Oral Hygiene

Can I Eat Chips with Braces?

Can I Eat Chips with Braces?

Long Beach, CA – One of the most common questions orthodontists are asked is what foods patients will need to avoid during their orthodontic treatment. This is important because some foods, especially those that are too hard, crunchy, sticky, or chewy, can damage the brackets and […]

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What’s the Best Flosser for Braces?

What’s the Best Flosser for Braces?

Long Beach, CA – Taking proper care of your smile is always important, but never more so than while you are in orthodontic treatment. Keeping your teeth healthy is crucial to the success of your treatment as well as your final aesthetic outcome. Your teeth will […]

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Avoiding Tooth Decay While in Braces

Avoiding Tooth Decay While in Braces

Long Beach, CA – During your orthodontic treatment, your braces or Invisalign aligners are hard at work gently guiding your teeth to their new locations. While they are working hard, you also have to work hard – brushing and flossing while in braces can be […]

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The Most Common Causes of Bad Breath

The Most Common Causes of Bad Breath

Long Beach, CA – Many people may think bad breath, also referred to as halitosis, is simply caused by failing to take proper care of one’s oral health. While that is true for some people, sometimes, the food we eat and other lifestyle habits can […]

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