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Undergoing orthodontic treatment with traditional metal braces is an exciting process — you’ve chosen a reliable, tried-and-true method that promises to give you the perfect smile! After starting your treatment, you should be aware of some of the most common issues that patients experience with braces. Our provider of braces in Brandon, FL, explains some…

Orthodontic treatment isn’t just for teenagers and adults — bringing your child in for an early evaluation can help prevent more invasive treatment down the road! Early orthodontic evaluations are recommended for children before the age of 7, as this is the easiest time to treat orthodontic problems before the mouth is done growing. Our…

As we go into the new year, make oral health care part of your New Year’s resolution! Often, New Year’s resolutions mean dropping bad habits or getting fit, and while those are great goals, they’re only one part of the health puzzle — dental health is just as important as overall exercise and giving up…

With Christmas coming up, you might be seeing advertisements for plaque scrapers that you can use at home to remove tartar and stains. While it may be tempting to buy these as gifts for your friends and family, you should be aware that you can damage your teeth and gums with DIY plaque scraping. Our…

Teeth grinding during sleep is a common problem that can cause dental issues. While many people experience symptoms such as jaw and teeth pain, some people might not even be aware that they are grinding until a bed partner notices. If you do experience symptoms, they may also include facial tenderness and difficulty sleeping. Our…

Occlusion is the term used to describe how the upper and lower teeth align and fit together. In a healthy mouth, the upper teeth fit just over the lower teeth. When the teeth don’t align as they should, it is called malocclusion, or a bad bite. There are different classes of malocclusion, all of which…

Some people experience discoloration of their teeth around their brackets throughout the course of treatment with traditional braces. This is a common occurrence that can lead to unevenness in tooth color after your braces are removed. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to keep your smile bright while undergoing treatment with braces, and there…

If you’ve been wondering when your child should visit a pediatric dentist, look no further. Our orthodontist is here to provide some information on the importance of pediatric dentistry and the benefits to taking your child to their first checkup as early as possible. How can a checkup help your child? Our orthodontist in Valrico…

Having proper teeth alignment is an indicator of good oral health. If your teeth do not align properly, it can cause dental issues such as teeth grinding, pain, TMJ disorder, difficulty speaking, and tooth decay. Thankfully, with proper orthodontic treatment, crossbite can be corrected and give you a straight, healthy smile. Our Brandon, FL, orthodontist…

If you have crooked teeth, a misaligned bite, or are otherwise looking for methods to correct your smile, you may be wondering what options are available for you. There are a myriad of options to correct your teeth, including spacers, expanders, and jaw correction, but are braces an orthodontic treatment? Yes! Traditional braces, clear aligners,…

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