Many parents wonder if their teen needs braces or if their orthodontic issues will self-correct or are minimal enough to not require care. Braces for teens are fairly common and can help to prevent more serious dental issues down the road. If you are in the greater Dallas, TX area and need to find out more about the best braces for teens, our orthodontist can help! The team at Ragan … [Read more...]
How to Prepare Teens and Kids for Braces
Nowadays, it's completely normal for teens and kids to get braces at some point while they are in school. There are many different types of braces for kids, but unless you are one of a small percentage of people born with very straight teeth, chances are strong that you are going to need some sort of orthodontic treatment. If you or your child is getting braces soon, they may feel a bit anxious or … [Read more...]
What to Expect After Getting Teen Braces
A teen’s decision to get braces is an important one. In the future, they'll be thankful for their straight, healthy smile and greater range of movement when talking and chewing. During this journey, they'll have to attend checkups, which sometimes involve tightening their braces. Because we're committed to making this as comfortable and simple a time as possible, here are just a few helpful tips … [Read more...]
Flossing with Braces: What You Should Know
If you have braces, then there is one thing we cannot reiterate enough: flossing is not optional. Flossing cleans out food particles that stick between teeth where regular brushes cannot reach, and with braces, the problem increases tenfold. Food particles can easily attach to the wires and brackets, making it even harder to floss. How to Make Things Easier There are various hacks to make … [Read more...]
What Type of Braces Works the Fastest?
There have been great strides made in orthodontic technology over the past several years, and there are now many different options for children, teens, and adults to correct their teeth. Many people wonder what type of braces works the fastest. Since everyone's teeth are slightly different, it's hard to make an accurate determination of how fast these devices are going to work for you. However, … [Read more...]
The Facts About Braces and Bruxism
We all want to take care of our teeth, and for those suffering from the teeth grinding condition known as bruxism, there is a lot more to worry about. It causes a greater level of tooth erosion than nearly any other condition, and it affects up to a third or the population. If you are thinking about getting orthodontic treatment but you are worried that your bruxism may affect it, we are here to … [Read more...]
How to Maintain the Different Types of Braces
Braces play an important role in fixing various dental problems such as correcting bites and aligning teeth, among other cosmetic issues. Misaligned teeth negatively affect your look and can cause difficulties in chewing, speech impediments, jaw pain, gum disease, sleep apnea or the grinding of teeth, among others. Braces help to solve such issues, but you need to clean and care for them to … [Read more...]
Things to Know About Braces for Kids
Braces play an important role in straightening teeth and maintaining the overall dental health of the patient. If your child has had problems such as tooth decay or has lost their baby teeth prematurely, complications that necessitate wearing braces may develop. If you suspect any problems with their teeth, be sure to take your child to our Dallas orthodontist to for an examination to determine … [Read more...]
Amazing Facts to Know Before Getting Braces in Dallas, TX
Crooked teeth can be quite uncomfortable no matter your age and the state of your mouth. They impact your self-esteem because crooked teeth are viewed in a negative way. To solve the problem of crooked teeth, most dentists will recommend that your child gets braces. Getting the right braces can be a complex issue, but it does not have to be that way. With the proper guidance, orthodontic treatment … [Read more...]
What Type of Braces Do I Need?
There are lots of different types of braces that you can use to correct your teeth and make sure they are properly aligned. At Ragan Orthodontics, our orthodontist in Dallas will help you to choose the correct type, but here we explore some of the different types of braces you can use for various problems. Traditional Traditional braces are produced from a high-grade steel and have a metal … [Read more...]
