Are you embarking on your orthodontic journey with braces? Congratulations! At Jolley Orthodontics, our Smile Team is dedicated to helping you achieve a beautiful, healthy smile. Proper oral hygiene is essential when you have braces, as it ensures that your teeth remain healthy and your treatment progresses smoothly. In this blog, Dr. Jolley will provide you with valuable tips and techniques for brushing and flossing with braces so you can maintain your oral health with confidence.
Before you begin, make sure you have the right tools at hand. You'll need a soft-bristle toothbrush, fluoride toothpaste, dental floss, and possibly an orthodontic floss threader. If you pref...
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Straight teeth are something that everyone would love to have. However, did you know that orthodontic treatment can do more than just straighten your teeth? Correcting your bite is just as important as straightening your teeth. Read below to fine out why!
When we talk about bite, we don't mean like the kind you get from a dog - or even getting a bite to eat. In orthodontics, "bite" refers to the way that your teeth fit together. The way that your upper and lower teeth fit when your mouth is closed is called occlusion. An incorrect bite or the misalignment of teeth is called a malocclusion. In most cases, a malocclusion is hereditary, and they are very common.
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! Did you know that there was an entire month dedicated to dental health? Dr. Cameron Jolley and the Jolley Orthodontics team are committed to helping young children understand the importance of healthy teeth. We work directly with dentists and pediatric dentists in our area to make sure that we are working together to keep parents informed and up to date on dental awareness.
Children’s Dental Health Day was observed for the first time on February 8, 1949 by the American Dental Association (ADA). The observance was extended to one week in 1955 and to one month in 1981. The ADA has a...
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Maintaining good oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment is important for many reasons. If you do not keep your teeth clean during orthodontic treatment, it is possible for your treatment time to be delayed and white spots to form on your teeth. Jolley Orthodontics does offer whitening options after treatment, but we would like to prevent the spots from appearing first.
Brushing and flossing keeps your teeth and gums clean by removing plaque daily. Dr. Jolley recommends brushing for at least two minutes after every meal and flossing at least once per day. Make sure large pieces of food are cleaned out of your braces and remember to clean all parts of y...
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Enduring Stay At Home and Shelter In Place orders means there are some simple things that Dr. Jolley would normally have you come into the office to resolve that we now need to find a way to help you resolve at home. To keep you, and our team, safe and minimize the risk of exposure, we know there are some things you can do to resolve discomfort at home.
Sometimes when you’re eating, you suddenly feel a wire poking you. Look in the mirror. It could simply be a wire is bowing out and isn’t completely off the bracket. If this is the case, use your finger to push the wire back into place.
IF that doesn’t work here are a few more things to try:
Cut off t...
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Avoiding Orthodontic Emergencies
Orthodontic emergencies happen when you least expect them. As with any emergency in life, prevention is key. Below are just a few tips for keeping your smile safe and avoiding an injury or broken braces. However, if you’re currently experiencing an orthodontic emergency, contact our office as soon as possible. Even if you think you can fix a broken appliance on your own, any errors can lengthen your treatment time and increase costs if done incorrectly.
Practice Good Oral Hygiene
After eating, brush and floss slowly and mindfully to make sure you remove food particles. When the braces come off, you want your teeth underneath to be happy and healthy! Tra...
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“We have had nothing but great experiences since moving over to Jolley from another orthodontist. From their finance to their front office, to Dr. Jolley himself, this practice is top notch. We are on our third set of braces (daughter, son, husband) and will be coming back for me next year.” - Laura B.
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Dr. Jolley and his team are proud to be able to provide exceptional orthodontic care, including Invisalign and braces in the Trophy Club communit...
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Dental Health Month Fun Fact #5 - The average American spends 38.5 total days brushing their teeth over a lifetime! Aren't you glad it is just 2-3 minutes at a time?
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