Oceanside Orthodontics Blog

The holidays are here, and so too are all those seasonal treats you dream about all year long. But if you wear braces, this time can feel a little bit different. That’s because there are some foods you will unfortunately have to forgo in an effort to keep your wires and brackets safe. Here is a list of items that should stay off your holiday menu this month, and some delicious treats that are safe to indulge in even during orthodontic treatment!

Halloween is a time for spooky fun, costumes, and, of course, candy. If you’re wearing Invisalign, you might be wondering how to enjoy the festivities while keeping your treatment on track. Fortunately, with a bit of planning, you can have a frightfully good time without derailing your orthodontic progress. Here’s how you can enjoy Halloween while maintaining your Invisalign routine.

Many people think of their teeth as firm, immovable structures in their mouths that don’t ever change. The truth is, though, that they’re attached by different muscles and ligaments in your mouth that have a natural elasticity like any others. That means they have a certain capacity for limited movement within your mouth.

If you’ve always had a perfectly straight smile and have noticed that things have begun to shift, it’s natural to wonder what might be causing the problem. Continue reading to learn about three possible reasons for this alteration and the different ways your orthodontist can help!

Being a teen can be difficult, but Invisalign clear aligners makes it a little less rough for those who need their teeth straightened. Instead of walking up and down school halls with colorful dental bands and obvious metal wires, your orthodontic teen’s smile is completely unobstructed – as long as they take good care of their trays! Help them avoid potential high school drama with these back-to-school Invisalign care tips.

Whether you’re preparing to begin orthodontic treatment this summer or already have braces, it’s important to be mindful of your diet beyond just how it might look in vacation photos. With brackets and wires on your teeth, some summer foods can interfere with your smile-straightening progress. Read on to discover which summer foods are best for your braces and which ones to avoid.

There’s a time and place for everything, but when it comes to dental cosmetic treatments, it can be difficult to pin down the perfect timeline. You want to straighten out your pearly whites, but you don’t want your treatment to be inconvenient!

Fortunately, correcting teeth with Invisalign is a smooth, seamless process. There isn’t really a bad time to start, but there are a few reasons why summer might be optimal. Keep reading for the details!

Orthodontics is something that most people have some secondhand knowledge of; most braces patients know someone who has undergone orthodontic treatment in the past and have some familiarity with what it entails. However, there’s still a lot about it that can be a mystery if you’ve never experienced it firsthand.

For example, what do you do at an orthodontic consultation? What are they for, and what kind of questions should you ask? If you have an initial appointment with your orthodontist coming up, here are a few things you might want to ask them about.