918-364-2222Your braces have the function of realigning your teeth in a better position to help you have a healthier and more attractive smile. Braces require proper care and cleaning throughout treatment, and using the right tools for the job can go a long way. Dr. Chris Trockel and Dr. Martin Trockel understand that the components… Read more »
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You Will Need to Use a Retainer to Ensure Your Teeth Remain in Their New Alignment
Braces can play a very important role in correcting the alignment and position of your teeth. The successive adjustments at Dr. Chris Trockel’s orthodontic clinic have gradually brought your teeth into their ideal orientation, to give you a more appealing smile while reducing your chances of suffering chipped teeth and dental attrition. Now that this… Read more »
A Fixed Retainer Requires Daily Cleaning and Care
Thanks to the iterative adjustments at True Smile Orthodontics, your braces have brought your teeth into their ideal alignment. Once all the orthodontic hardware has been removed, there will still be a modest amount of tension in your dental sockets. If it’s not counteracted, it could cause your teeth to gradually drift out of their… Read more »
Maintaining Good Oral Health with Braces
While your braces are not vulnerable to bacterial tooth decay, you should still clean them daily. Food matter and plaque buildup that are trapped in and around braces hardware easily promote tooth decay. This can lead to complications that will significantly increase the amount of time needed to fully realign your teeth. To aid in… Read more »
A Fixed Retainer Needs Regular Care and Cleaning
A retention period will be required after your braces have been removed. This often involves the use of a removable retainer, like a Hawley retainer, to help hold your teeth in place while any lingering tension in the periodontal ligaments abates. If either set of your front teeth needed significant realignment, your orthodontist, Dr. Chris… Read more »
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