Proper oral care isn’t just about making your teeth look pretty. It’s the key to avoiding common dental problems like gingivitis, tartar, and demineralization. Because thorough oral hygiene is more difficult with braces, braces wearers are more prone to these issues than non-braces wearers. These dental problems are unpleasant enough on their own, but if left untreated they can also turn into more serious oral health issues. Plus, they can prolong your time in braces. In severe cases of gum disease or other oral health problems, the orthodontist may even have to remove your braces, wait for your gums and mouth to heal, and then reapply them.
We know that caring for your teeth can be a challenge when you have braces. Unfortunately, this means that focusing on oral hygiene and understanding the dental issues you should watch out for is more important than ever before. It’s also more important to choose products that’ll help you do the best job of caring for your teeth – things like Oral-B power toothbrush heads made specially for braces, Oral-B threader floss that can maneuver around your wires, and Crest toothpastes that kill germs in spaces between your brackets. They can’t do all the work for you, but they can certainly help.
Dr. Kubicki in Sterling Heights Michigan provides braces and orthodontic care for patients in Sterling Heights, Warren, Troy, Utica, Macomb. Call 586-268-6464
Learn how to take care of your teeth and gums while you have braces. Crest+Oral-B work with dentist and orthodontist offices across the United States with the Ortho Essentials program providing information and ProHealth products to keep teeth and gums healthy while wearing braces
Dr. Kubicki in Sterling Heights Michigan provides braces and orthodontic care for patients in Sterling Heights, Warren, Troy, Utica, Macomb. Call 586-268-6464
Catching problems early can mean your child grows up with a healthier smile. That is why the American Association of Orthodontist recommends an orthodontist see your child by age 7.
Donald J. Kubicki, DDS Orthodontics serving Troy, Sterling Heights, Warren, and surrounding Michigan areas with braces for kids, teens, and adults using the latest orthodontic equipment and techniques. Call Today 586.268.6464
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends that your child get a check-up with an orthodontist at the first recognition of the existence of an orthodontic problem, but no later than age 7. However, you are never too old to benefit from orthodontic treatment. Adults represent a significant percentage of patients in most orthodontic practices. Verify that recommendations are Orthodontic Specialists and not General Dentists performing orthodontic treatment –
Refer to What is a Board Certified Orthodontist to see the difference.A board certified orthodontist is an orthodontist who has voluntarily gone through hundreds of additional hours of preparation to demonstrate their judgment, skills and knowledge required for providing the highest level of patient care. They have achieved board certification through the American Board of Orthodontics, the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by the American Dental Association and in affiliation with the American Association of Orthodontists.
An orthodontist is a dentist who has not only completed a graduate program in dentistry to receive their DDS or DMD (Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine), but has also gone through a competitive residency at a CODA-accredited orthodontic program for an additional 2-3 years to be trained specifically in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
Achieving board certification is the last step in a long and intensive educational experience to ultimately provide excellent patient care.
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