Understanding what causes mouth sores from braces, and knowing how to prevent them will help keep you happy and pain-free until your braces are ready to come off. Here’s a comprehensive guide by our team of orthodontic specialists. What Are Mouth Sores From Braces & What Causes Them? Mouth sores from braces or “canker sores”,…
Summer is a popular season to travel. If you’re planning to hit the road, you won’t be able to bring everything with you. But no matter where you go, you can’t forget to keep up with your dental care. This is doubly true if you’re currently wearing braces! But what should you pack in your…
The holiday season is here again, and so are those wonderful holiday treats! But holiday food for kids with braces can be tricky and when you wear braces, many of the seasonal favorites are on the “naughty” list – off limits – until your braces come off and you’re ready to reveal that beautiful smile. When deciding which holiday foods…
There’s a myth floating around that you can’t play sports while wearing braces, which makes getting braces especially nerve-wrecking for athletes. We’re here to debunk that myth. When you are properly protecting braces, you won’t have any problems playing sports during treatment! The Solution? An Orthodontic Mouthguard If you play sports, you should get a special…