Unfortunately, not all teenagers follow all the steps they’re supposed to while they have braces on and after they’re removed. If getting braces in your teenage years didn’t leave you with the straight teeth it was supposed to, you may want to consider trying again.
Did you know that the first official use of the word “braces” began in the early 1900s? For early braces, dentists used a variety of materials depending on what they had on hand, including ivory, wood, copper, zinc, and gold.
Did you know that foods containing high fructose corn syrup can damage the enamel – and color – of your teeth? Essentially, these foods bathe your teeth in sugar, which can erode enamel.
Did you know that cutting hard fruits like apples and unripe pears into small pieces is best while you have braces? These can be very difficult to bite into otherwise because of the brackets on your teeth.
Do you suffer from migraines? You might want to make an appointment. Migraines can be linked to a misaligned jaw.
Although permanent teeth usually push out the baby tooth in the way, they can sometimes grow in front or behind the existing tooth. Since this can create bite issues after all the permanent teeth come in, you’ll typically need an orthodontist to correct the problem.