Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate). Many older teens and adults are not thrilled when they are first told they need orthodontic treatment, and that is understandable. A mouth full of metal to clean, eat, and live around can feel daunting. The option people often overlook is Invisalign, the nearly invisible alternative to braces. Some
Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate). Elastics, also called rubber bands, are a normal and important part of braces treatment. They help guide your teeth and jaws into their proper positions, and wearing them as instructed is one of the biggest factors in finishing your treatment correctly and on time. Here Dr. Amir Davoody at
Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate). A little soreness after your braces are tightened is normal. Everyone’s mouth is different, but most people feel only a mild, achy pressure that fades within a day or two, and the longer you are in braces, the faster that discomfort tends to resolve after each visit. Here are
Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate). Many parents wonder how pacifiers and thumb sucking affect a child’s teeth. It is a fair worry: while sucking is one of an infant’s natural reflexes, prolonged sucking can put real force on the teeth and jaws. Here Dr. Amir Davoody at Davoody & Hablinski Orthodontics explains what to
Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate). Getting braces is not as simple as bonding them to your teeth as they are. A few steps come first, starting with a thorough cleaning so there is a healthy surface to work with. In some cases, more preparation is needed, including a tooth extraction. It is not necessary
Reviewed by Dr. Amir Davoody, board-certified orthodontist (ABO Diplomate). Having metal in your mouth does not always feel natural at first, but after your braces go on and you have your initial adjustment, most people stop noticing them. Then, every so often, a wire slips and reminds you they are there. A loose or poking wire is the
