Have you visited our Facebook page lately?
Posted on June 28, 2018
A quick and easy way to earn extra points is to review us on our official Yelp, Google, and Facebook pages (links provided below)! Upon verifying your review, we will issue your points to your Smileworks SmilePoints card. **Points are issued per review (one on each site), so be sure to review us on all… Read more »
What is a Recall appointment and do you need to schedule one?
Posted on June 28, 2018
Recall appointments, or observation appointments, are very important, and here’s why… Recall appointments are typically scheduled for orthodontic patients who have come in for their initial evaluation and are not quite ready for orthodontic treatment. They are also scheduled for patients who have finished phase I of orthodontic treatment and are waiting for their remaining… Read more »
Does getting braces put on hurt?
Posted on June 28, 2018
There’s a common misconception that getting braces put on hurts. It is the most popular question we’re asked…“Will it hurt?” The simple answer is, no. The process of getting braces, in fact, is a piece of cake. There are no needles involved so no injections of any kind. Having brackets bonded (glued) to your teeth… Read more »
What can I do if I am having a hard time flossing with braces?
Posted on June 28, 2018
Are you having trouble flossing with braces? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone! There is nothing that works as well as string floss to clean between your teeth, but for patients that are having a hard time using string floss, a Waterpik is the next best thing. It’s easy, fast, and effective in removing the plaque… Read more »
How to floss with braces
Posted on June 28, 2018
“How do I floss with braces?” is one of the most questions we receive. Below is a tutorial video that shows exactly how! Please note that the video below is utilizing a floss threader. You can utilize the exact same technique without a floss threader as well by simply threading the floss behind the wire… Read more »
Foods to Avoid During Braces and Why
Posted on June 28, 2018
It is important to avoid certain foods (anything hard, crunchy, or sticky) during your treatment with braces. The video below demonstrates what happens if you don’t follow the instructions provided. Please note how it can set your orthodontic treatment back and add time to your overall orthodontic treatment. As a result, it’s imperative that you… Read more »