Dental veneers have become increasingly popular lately - especially among celebrities, ‘influencers’, and reality TV stars! Are veneers the best solution to achieve a beautiful smile? Or are braces better in the long run? It’s true that both braces and veneers are highly-effective, highly-transformative treatment options - but they aren’t necessarily interchangeable. Veneers can’t treat [...]
If you’re a habitual ice chewer, this one’s for you! When you get braces, do you have to kick that habit or can you continue wreaking havoc on your ice machine? Here’s what you need to know about chewing ice with braces: Chewing ice with braces: can I do it? Unfortunately, ice is on the [...]
When your braces treatment plan nears the end, you’re probably feeling more excited by the day! Soon your braces will be removed once and for all, and your beautiful new smile will be revealed. The good news is, it takes a lot less time to remove your braces than it did to place braces on [...]
So, imagine this. You have braces, and you bite down into a Snickers bar (or Almond Joy, or Payday..) and realize, “oh snap! I swallowed a braces bracket!” What do you do now? Here’s everything you need to know about what happens if you swallow a bracket or swallow a retainer wire. What happens if [...]
Are you dreading flossing with your new braces? All those brackets, rubber bands, and your archwire can be frustrating to maneuver around. But don’t lose hope! If you want to achieve your dream smile, it’s important to commit to a good oral hygiene routine! Why is flossing important? Flossing is absolutely essential—with or without braces. [...]
Your first visit to one of our offices, also known as your orthodontic exam or initial consultation, is an exciting visit! We’ll familiarize you with our Longwood or Lake Mary office and ensure that you feel comfortable, informed, and excited to transform your smile. So what exactly happens at your orthodontic exam? Here are 3 [...]
Whether you have braces or Invisalign®, it’s essential that you’re using mouthwash daily! Did you know that when you brush your teeth, you only reach 25% of your mouth (Listerine®)? Reaching all of the spaces on your teeth, between your teeth and around your brackets and wires is key to maintaining a healthy smile and [...]
Both your dentist and your orthodontist are irreplaceable! Your dentist shouldn’t take the place of your orthodontist, and your orthodontist shouldn’t take the place of your dentist. Your regular orthodontic check-ins (with Dr. Wiewiora or Dr. Dunn) and your regular dental cleanings with your dentist are both essential for creating the beautiful smile you’re looking [...]
So it’s your first night with braces! You’re excited to be undergoing a life changing transformation, but you also know that the first week with braces requires some minor adjustments. Is there anything to be worried about? Can you still get a good night’s sleep with braces? Of course you can! We’ll help you do [...]
Light that fall-scented candle, turn on your favorite Halloween classic, and let’s pretend it’s fall in Florida! (Technically it is officially fall, but the Florida weather takes a while to catch up.) What better way to celebrate than with some braces-friendly, undeniably-delicious, fall-inspired recipes? If you’re going through orthodontic treatment, you know eating with braces [...]
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