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Fauchards Bandeau

July 17, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

A Brief History of
Orthodontic Braces

If you think the desire for straight teeth is a trapping of modern society, think again! Extreme Makeovers may be new, but "braces" date as far back as ancient man! Early History Even ancient people wanted straight teeth!

Filed Under: Before Getting Braces, During Braces, General, Just Got Braces

Woman With Jaw Pain

July 28, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

Treating TMJ Disorder
with Physical Therapy

by Alton Ching, DPT, OMT, MS and Deanne Smith, MPT, COMT, MS Did you know that neck and shoulder pain or stiffness can play a role in TMJ disorders? If you are suffering with TMJ problems, stop for a moment to consider

Filed Under: By Dental Professionals, During Braces, General

Orthodontic Power Chains

August 9, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

How Orthodontic Braces Work

Braces are impressive little gadgets. Over time, they move your teeth. But how do they do it? Braces have four basic parts (more are shown in this photo): Brackets made of metal or ceramic. A bracket is attached to

Filed Under: Before Getting Braces, General

Orthodontic_Adjustment

August 9, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

Dental Braces 101 – Introduction

Start Here So, you're an adult who is getting, or has recently gotten, braces. Welcome to the club! Lots of adults are taking the plunge these days for straighter teeth and improved bites. Braces 101 is a series of pages

Filed Under: Before Getting Braces, General

Canker_Sore

August 9, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

Ouch! I Have A Canker Sore!

Canker sores. Everyone hates them. When you have braces, you hate them even more. Before we go into ways of treating canker sores, let's explore the reason we get them in the first place. Canker sores are the most common

Filed Under: During Braces, General

Invisalign

August 10, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

What Type of Dental Braces
Are Best?

Ceramic braces? Invisalign? Traditional metal? Golden metal? Self-ligating brackets? Viazis Brackets? What about Lingual braces? Or mail-order braces? These days, there are many choices available to adults, and it gets

Filed Under: Before Getting Braces, General

Metal Mouth Movers

August 11, 2019 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

Dental Braces and Moving

It happens sometimes: we begin orthodontic treatment, and life takes us to a new destination. Changing orthodontists mid-treatment can be tricky. You have all this stuff in your mouth, and somebody has to take care of it!

Filed Under: During Braces, General

Toob Brush at DentaKit.com

February 26, 2021 By Lynn Schneider; Editor, ArchWired.com

Toob Brush Lets You Wander, Brush With Ease! Fill The Handle With Your Own Toothpaste!

Travel, summer camp, school, and after school activities are once again on the horizon. For people with dental braces, oral hygiene on-the-go is especially important. Everyone wants the convenience to be able to wander and

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