by camino real ortho team | Jul 29, 2019 | blog
We tend to think of braces as a teenage experience, so it can be surprising to learn that the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) recommends that children have an initial orthodontic consultation by age seven. There are certain types of orthodontic problems...
by camino real ortho team | Jul 16, 2019 | blog
Once you make the decision to get braces, there are certain responsibilities that come along with them. Regular brushing, flossing and eating a proper diet are just a few of the ways to maintain braces. Sometimes, even with the best care, wires can poke the inside of...
by camino real ortho team | Jul 8, 2019 | blog
Though it can seem like a boring task, brushing can be made to be fun. The first thing you should do is be the kind of brusher you want your child to be. You can explain to your child why you brush your teeth twice a day and how important it is to practice good...
by camino real ortho team | Jul 1, 2019 | blog
The answer is “YES”! Patients may assume they don’t need to see their general dentist during orthodontic treatment, since they see Dr. Hassey for orthodontic check-ups regularly, but everyone should visit their dentist for a routine cleaning every six months. It is...
by camino real ortho team | Jun 27, 2019 | blog
When you think of NASA, you probably imagine spaceships and moon walking — but did you know that NASA technology is also used in orthodontics? NASA invented the wires that are used in your treatment. The wiring used for braces contains a certain amount of nickel...
by camino real ortho team | Jun 24, 2019 | blog
Pick up (or download) a Traveling Hassey. Cut, color and decorate him. It doesn’t matter if you go near or far this summer, take a picture with your Hassey! Email your picture to [email protected]. We will upload your Traveling Hassey submission on to...
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