EVERYONE LOVES A good sweet snack once in a while, but unfortunately, that includes the bacteria in our mouths. Those little germs’ favorite food in the world is sugary treats, and the more sugar they get, the more they put our teeth at risk of tooth decay. So how can you satisfy your sweet tooth without […]
In order to keep your smile looking great and feeling even better when wearing braces, it’s important to maintain an effective oral hygiene routine. Being consistent with brushing and flossing daily can greatly reduce your chances of developing cavities and gum disease, and is an essential part of successful orthodontic treatment. Even something as simple […]
NAIL BITING IS A HABIT shared by between a quarter and a third of children and nearly half of teenagers. Compulsive behaviors don’t always have negative effects on a person’s physical health, but this one definitely does. In addition to leaving the nails torn and uneven and doing damage to the nail beds, nail biting can lead […]
Here at Seabreeze Orthodontics, we understand how worrying oral issue can be for parents. One such issue we see in our office from time to time is an older child or teenager who is missing one or more permanent teeth. Often, both patient and parents will have questions about why this has happened and what […]
When you think about braces, aligners, retainers, and the desire millions of people have every year to improve their smile, you may think it’s a fairly modern trend. However, humans have been trying to straighten smiles and align the teeth and jaws for thousands of years! We know that primitive versions of orthodontics existed because […]
THE CRISP SMELL OF FRESHLY CUT GRASS on the soccer field, the gleam of the basketball court before a game, the cheering fans at the football stadium, the feeling of the baseball bat, familiar in your hands… There’s no doubt about it–playing sports can be a magical thing. We love when our patients are having […]