When you first have your braces put on, your mouth is going to be sore for a few days and need some time to recover. During your treatment, you will have your braces tightened and adjusted every six to eight weeks. These visits can leave your mouth sore, and you may not feel like eating. Your orthodontist could even instruct you to take aspirin or ibuprofen before each visit and for some time after. You will also need to adjust your diet for at least day or two after each visit to allow your mouth time to recuperate. You don't have to stick to ice cream and water when you are dealing with your oral care; there are many soft foods for braces that are tasty and easy to prepare.
Topics: frequently asked questions
Just because you’re a Medicaid patient in New Hampshire – or you’re applying for Medicaid –doesn’t rule you or your children out from receiving orthodontic treatment.
Topics: frequently asked questions, insurance
Your dentist just recommended that you or one of your children have an initial orthodontist appointment. And you’re understandably a little nervous.
Topics: orthodontics, frequently asked questions
Congratulations, your orthodontist has just removed your braces. (Or maybe your kids finally had them taken off.)
Topics: orthodontics, frequently asked questions
Diagnosing misalignment of the jaws and teeth isn’t always as easy as looking in the mirror.
Topics: orthodontics, dental health
The straight story on adult braces is that it’s likely a more popular phenomenon than you realized.
Topics: braces, adult orthodontics
There are more options available for low-profile orthodontic treatment than ever before.
