You might need to wear a nighttime appliance, either as part of your primary orthodontic treatment in Fort Myers, FL, or after braces have come off, so your teeth can stabilize in their new position. These appliances are made well, but they aren’t impervious to damage. Here’s how to take care of them. Regularly Check […]
Imagine if you got your braces off, revealing gorgeous, straight new teeth, only to find that a few months later your teeth are stubbornly going back to the way they were before? That would be beyond painful. Ordinarily, when you undergo orthodontic treatment, your newly aligned teeth will behave, meaning they’ll stay in their new […]
It can be challenging to explain to your child that they need braces. And, since treatment often takes up to two years, it’s important that your child is on board with the treatment process. Taking care of teeth and gums with braces is a lot harder than without, so anything that parents can do to […]
If you visit your orthodontist in Cape Coral, FL with your youngster, you may hear that they should wait a couple of years to get braces. While you may at first feel a little disappointed that you have to wait to get your child’s teeth alignment issues addressed, consider that it’s also good to have the […]
One of the most popular orthodontic treatments available, Invisalign®, comes with a set of requirements that some patients aren’t fully aware of ahead of time. We often get asked about Invisalign® in Cape Coral, FL, and we’re eager to share what patients need to do at home in order to ensure the best expected outcomes. […]
Wearing braces isn’t without its snafus. It’s important to communicate with your orthodontist in Cape Coral, FL about your experience. Granted, there’s a certain amount of discomfort associated with wearing traditional braces. At the same time, wearing braces shouldn’t be painful. In fact, at some point, many patients forget they have braces on, especially when they […]
Catching potential dental issues early can make a big difference in a child’s oral health, but it’s not just about that. The way they feel about themselves has a certain impact on a child’s self-esteem, especially when they enter school, where they may be more self-conscious then ever before. From a practical standpoint, though,early intervention […]
Teeth alignment issues can be inherited, and Richards & Associates Orthodontics is here to correct them. But not everyone who ends up needing braces inherited the condition. In some cases, certain habits can make it more likely that a person may end up needingbraces in Coral Gables, FL later in life. If you avoid these listed […]
Dry socket is an unwanted condition that can occur after a permanent tooth is removed for any reason. Even if a tooth is extracted for reasons of future orthodontic treatment in Cape Coral, FL, there is always a chance of dry socket occurring. What is Dry Socket? Normally, after an extraction, a blood clot forms at […]
Your teeth make your smile what it is. If you feel good about your teeth, it’s easy to feel good about your smile. If you feel self-conscious about your teeth, it’s hard to feel good about your smile. If you’re an adult, you may have learned to live with crooked or crowded teeth – but […]
