Archive for 2014

Tanner and Reichhold Orthodontics – Health Tip: Caring for Your Braces

(HealthDay News) – While people who have braces don’t have to switch to a special diet, there are foods that can cause problems and should be avoided, the Nemours Foundation says.

If you have braces, you should avoid popcorn, gum, hard or sticky candy, and beverages that are too sugary, such as some sodas and juices.

The Foundation offers these additional suggestions to care for your braces:

  • Carefully brush and floss your teeth after each meal or snack.
  • If you drink ...
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Tanner and Reichhold Orthodontics – Age-Proof Your Smile

Tanner and Reichhold Orthodontics – Age-Proof Your Smile

When you meet someone, one of the first things you notice is their smile. “Teeth are the brightest, most visual feature on your face,” says Michael Apa, D.D.S., a cosmetic dentist in New York City. Or at least they should be. Your choppers can make you look older or younger, depending on how well you care for them. Here are the most common age-related dental issues and how to deal with them.

What Your Smile Says About Your Health

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I just want my bottom teeth straightened

I just want my bottom teeth straightened

My upper teeth look great and I like my smile!  However, my lower teeth are crooked and people tend to notice them when I’m talking.  They seem to be getting worse as I get older too.  Can’t I just get braces on my lower teeth and put them back where they used to be?

Doing orthodontic treatment in one arch is possible, but it has to be under the right circumstances.  What determines this is the relationship between the lower and ...

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It’s an Emergency!

It’s an Emergency!

Chances are that if you have braces in your mouth, you are going to have an orthodontic emergency.  What exactly is an orthodontic emergency?  Is it something that can wait until your next regular visit?  Should you call the orthodontic office’s emergency number?

Basically an orthodontic emergency occurs when something does not go as planned during your treatment.  There are many types of possible emergencies:  some are caused by trauma, some are directly related to braces, some are not related to ...

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