Milton Orthodontics Blog

The temperature is heating up and the days are getting longer – summertime is here! Whether you are planning a relaxing staycation, jet-setting to a different country, or just planning to chill by the pool, there are a few things you should know if this is your first summer with braces. After all, you don’t want your fun in the sun to have a negative impact on your treatment timeline. To prevent this from happening, keep reading for a few best practices to keep in mind this season!

Summer is just around the corner! What do you have planned for your family? While it’s undoubtedly the best time of year to sit back and enjoy some well-earned rest and relaxation, it’s also the perfect time to think about your child’s orthodontic needs. If they need braces, there’s no better time of year to get them started! Here are five great reasons why your child should get braces in summer.

Now that it’s April and spring has officially sprung, it’s time for spring cleaning! While you probably have lots of chores and projects on your to-do list, there’s one important part of your life that you shouldn’t forget to deep clean: your smile! Now is the best time to make sure you know how to keep your smile strong and sparkling if you wear braces. Here are some simple but effective tips to keep in mind that will help you spring clean your oral health!

Treatments like braces and Invisalign are an excellent way to help your child get the straighter, healthier teeth they deserve. Unfortunately, the journey towards a straighter smile isn’t always smooth and pleasant. Your little one will likely experience some dental soreness and mouth irritation during the process, especially right after they start treatment and after having their braces adjusted. Here are some of the best ways you can help your child through these discomforts and others throughout their orthodontic treatment.

Treatments like braces and pediatric orthodontics will help set your child up for a lifetime of happy, healthy and beautiful smiles. However, with all the metal wires and brackets, diet restrictions, and frequent adjustments, your child may not be thrilled during the process. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways you can help make wearing braces fun for your little one! Here are seven tips that will help them enjoy their journey towards a straighter smile.

If you want a straighter smile, you’re not alone! Millions of people around the world have committed to orthodontic treatments to fix their pearly whites. In fact, people have worked on correcting their teeth and bite issues all since ancient times. Unfortunately for those seeking orthodontic treatment in the past, options were limited to unrefined methods that were uncomfortable and even sometimes dangerous. Thankfully, orthodontics have evolved by leaps and bounds over the years, and nowadays it’s never been easier, safer, or more comfortable to improve your smile with modern treatments like Invisalign. Read on to learn more about the fascinating history of braces!

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and you know what that means! It’s time to buy flowers, eat chocolates and tell that special someone you love them. However, if you have braces, you may be concerned that your Valentine’s Day will be less romantic than usual. Thankfully, you can still fully enjoy this special holiday while straightening your smile! Just remember these simple tips to keep your treatment on track and show some love to your smile.

If you want a straighter smile, you’re in luck! It’s never been easier to correct orthodontic issues like crooked teeth and bite problems. There is a wide variety of treatments you can choose from, including everything from Invisalign clear aligners to ceramic braces. However, there are certainly cases where traditional braces are the best (or only) option for a straighter, healthier smile. Here are four reasons why you may want to choose braces instead of other options like Invisalign.

Orthodontic treatment is pretty common in children. About 3.7 million American children and teenagers wear braces. So when your child’s permanent teeth begin to come in a little crookedly, you probably won’t be surprised to hear that they’ll need braces. However, your little one may need them much sooner than you think! In fact, fitting them with pediatric braces while they still have some baby teeth can save you time, money and the need for complex treatments later. Here’s what you need to know about pediatric orthodontics and how to tell if your child could benefit from them.