by camino real ortho team | Dec 30, 2019 | blog
It’s the season of new beginnings! We’re sure that you’ve had your fair share of “New Year, New Me” flooding your feed already. Despite how motivational it is, we all know that failure to plan is a solid plan to fail. If your teeth or smile ever held you back from...
by camino real ortho team | Dec 12, 2019 | blog
We want you to be able to enjoy this holiday season with your braces . Though it may be tempting, the same daily dietary rules also apply during the holiday season, no matter how tempting the treat. As a general rule of thumb, we suggest you avoid hard and sticky...
by camino real ortho team | Nov 7, 2019 | blog
Flossing is an important oral hygiene practice. It takes more time and patience when you’re in braces. In order to keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout your treatment you will need to brush at least three times per day (after meals and before bed) and floss at...
by camino real ortho team | Oct 22, 2019 | blog
When we think about orthodontics, we tend to picture older children or teens. Would it surprise you to know that the American Association of Orthodontists actually recommends scheduling a check-up with an orthodontist when your child is around age 7? This might sound...
by camino real ortho team | Oct 10, 2019 | blog
When it comes to Halloween, one of the scariest things for orthodontist, like Dr Hassey, is all the chewy and sticky candy that is handed out to trick-or-treaters! These candies get stuck to brackets, bands, wires and sometimes even break or pull parts off! Hard,...
by camino real ortho team | Sep 27, 2019 | blog
To help give you a better idea of why elastics are used with your braces, let us explain what they are, why they’re used and how to take care of them! What are Elastics? Elastics are used to detail your bite — to help correct poor bites such as underbites,...
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