Are you traveling for the holidays? If so, then you need to do what is necessary to keep your braces in top-notch condition. This means you need to care for them regularly. If you do so, you can stay on track toward your perfect smile as you visit and celebrate…
Your retainer is very important if you wish to maintain the straight smile you have worked so hard for. However, in order for your retainer to give you the help you need, you need to keep it in top-notch condition. To help you do so, our orthodontist, Dr. R. Cree…
When you need to realign your teeth, you don’t have to use a fixed orthodontic apparatus. Numerous removable appliances are available to help you in having the smile that you want. We’ve accumulated a list of many of the current common removable orthodontic appliances for you to learn a bit…
Bruxism a fancy term for chronic teeth grinding. This grinding is unconscious and usually happens while you sleep. While this is often a side effect of unresolved stress, it may also be due to allergy issues or other medical complications. Regardless of the underlying source, it is not something to…
When you were a child, did your minor alignment issues go unaddressed? This may have been for financial reasons or because you really didn’t want it, or because your parents didn’t really understand the importance of braces. Whatever the reason, as an adult, these minor alignment issues may pose a…
Keeping your teeth pristine while wearing braces can be a challenge. But it’s a challenge you can overcome. Don’t give up! Hamilton & Manuele Orthodontics is here to support you, and that is why we have some tips for you. First, keep up on brushing your teeth at least twice…
