Orthodontic Blog - Fresh Orthodontics

Orthodontic way is something that cannot be called new in any sense of the word. It is roughly as old as orthodontry itself, and yet remains one of the most elusive topics on the internet, with almost every forum full of questions about orthodontic wax; what is it? How is it used? What is it good for? What is it made out of? I thought that the best way to answer these questions is in the form of an FAQ, so without any further ado, our orthodontic wax FAQ:

Sometimes the brackets of orthodontic braces can fall off, and this can cause some serious problems for patients. Here is what you can do in case it occurs.

Having headaches and even debilitating migraine headaches can be a result of getting orthodontic treatment. Pain caused by braces that are too tight, or by a movement that is particularly difficult can radiate to the rest of the face, neck and head, and can come in seemingly unrelated places, like around the eyes.

Contrary to popular belief, not all candy is off limits when you have braces on. Some candy can be had, and there is a general rule of thumb or two to be followed. once you have had braces on for a while, and if you are familiar with your device and the way it works, you should be able to avoid having problems of any sort. Here are some general rules for eating candy in braces.

“What colour braces should I get?” we hear this a lot at the Forest © Ray Dental Clinic. The answers as to braces colours are as varied as your colour options. But relax, this is not a permanent decision. You will get chances later to change your mind—and the colour of your braces!