[fullwidth backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][fusion_text] Orthodontic Emergency Orthodontic Emergency Information In case of an orthodontic emergency, please contact our office: 615-865-6551 What to do in case of an orthodontic emergency Call our office 615-865-6551 […]
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Foods to Avoid with Braces (Orthodontic)
[one_third last=”no” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][title size=”1″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single” sep_color=”” class=”” id=””]Foods to Avoid with Braces[/title][title size=”2″ content_align=”left” style_type=”single” sep_color=”” class=”” id=””]Examples of Sticky Foods to Avoid with Braces:[/title][fusion_text]Examples of Sticky Foods to Avoid with Braces: Gum (sugar-free or regular) Licorice Sugar Daddies Toffee Tootsie Rolls Caramels […]
Orthodontic Problems Early Warning Signs
[fusion_text] Early Warning Signs of Orthodontic Problems Some early warning signs of orthodontic problems may be easier to correct if treated sooner rather than later. Waiting until all the permanent teeth have come in, or until facial growth is nearly complete, may make correction of some orthodontic problems more difficult. But…children and adults can both […]
Orthodontic Mouthguards can Prevent Facial Injuries | SmileMaker Orthodontics
[fusion_text] TOP 10 WAYS TO SAVE FACE Wear an orthodontic mouth guard for any contact sport (soccer, yes; chess, probably not). Mouth guards can help prevent jaw, mouth and teeth injuries and are less costly than recovering from the Wear a helmet and it will protect your head by absorbing the energy of an impact. […]
Facts About Kids and Sports Safety
Facts About Kids and Sports Safety The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is providing tips and information on how to best protect athlete’s smiles during recreational and organized sports. Injuries can happen at any age or skill level – More than half of the seven million sports and recreation-related injuries that occur each year are sustained by […]