Braces

Braces place pressure on your teeth to stretch surrounding periodontal membrane on one side of a tooth and compress it on the other, a process which loosens targeted teeth. Once a tooth is loosened with braces, bone grows around it in a process known as bone remodeling to provide support. Bone remodeling can take months […]

The holidays are upon us, which for many adults and teens means travel. No matter what type of braces you have, it is important that you care for them during your travels to help ensure your treatment is not disrupted. Fortunately, taking care of your braces when you travel doesn’t differ at all from taking

Halloween wouldn’t be the same without treats. No matter what your age, if you wear braces you can still enjoy Halloween. You just may want to take a few precautions to prevent damaging the wires and brackets of your braces. Generally, All Hallows’ Eve treats that are soft and easy for you to chew shouldn’t

Whether you’re in middle school or attending a university, going back to school with any of the various types of braces may be causing you some anxiety. You may be feeling self-conscious, and you may be uncomfortable with other students seeing you in braces for the first time. These feelings are probably experienced by just

In most cases, the need for braces will be obvious. Crooked teeth, gaps between teeth, and a misaligned bite are all common reasons that people seek out braces. Sometimes, a person’s bite problems are so severe that they cause physical pain, but others may have such mild symptoms that they don’t realize they need teeth

Not everyone will need braces, but for many people, straight teeth and a perfect bite do not come naturally. If you take your child in for early orthodontic treatment, braces can sometimes be avoided. Dr. Rudman can help preserve space for your child’s permanent teeth, preventing them from growing in crooked. However, even with these

Nitinol is a metal alloy – or mixture – of nickel and titanium. This type of wire is also known as “memory wire” or “smart wire,” and it can be used as one of the parts of braces. What is so smart about it? When heated, nitinol wire changes back into its former shape. To

Braces themselves are not painful. We find that when we initially move teeth, there is some discomfort. We like to equate it to working out or skiing for the first time in months. You will find that you are sore for the next couple of days. The same applies to braces. On average you will

Treatment time is determined on an individual bases. We have to take into consideration exactly what goals we are trying to accomplish and then determine treatment time. Thanks to today’s new technology, such as the Synergy-R bracket, we are finding treatment time is significantly lower. Treatment can average from 15 to 18 months for less

Sugary, crunchy, savory and sweet treats are all hallmarks of the holiday season. Life with braces around the holidays can be particularly difficult because you are surrounded with treats you should be avoiding. Sticky, hard and crunchy foods can damage the wires and brackets of your braces, and eating sugary foods can make your teeth