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Back to School with Braces

Smile-tastic! App

Back to school… that wonderful, horrible time of the year! So much is new… teachers, friends, schools, etc., that sometimes keeping other routines on track, especially when you have braces, can be a challenge.💻📚😆 [Read more…] about Back to School with Braces

Filed Under: Back to School, Braces, News and Announcements, Orthodontic Elastics, Smile-tastic!, Tooth Brushing

Let’s Eliminate Single Use Plastic Bags!

Megan and Carter at Dr. Remington's Orthodontic office in Guilford, CT

Our environment is drowning in plastic! As reported in the Guilford Courier, single use plastic bags will soon be a thing of the past in Guilford and other towns along the Shoreline. The Guilford ban will go into affect Jan. 1, 2020.

Let’s Eliminate Single Use Plastic Bags!

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A Healthy Smile is a Beautiful Smile!

before and after of good and poor oral hygiene with braces

We talk about oral hygiene a lot. Why is that? Because it is vital to us that when your braces are removed that you have not only a fabulous smile… but also a healthy smile!

A Healthy Smile is a Beautiful Smile!

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Dr. Remington, Do I Really Have to Wear my Mouthguard?

That would be an emphatic yes!!! April is National Facial Protection Month, so we focus even more on the reasons you have to wear your mouthguard. As a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the AAO, I want to help make sure my patients and their teammates are properly protected from sports-related injuries to teeth, mouth and face. No one ever plans to get injured. Accidents are unexpected. Being protected is your best option. [Read more…] about Dr. Remington, Do I Really Have to Wear my Mouthguard?

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How to Brush your Teeth with Braces 

This is a question that I get asked a lot…

“What is the best way to brush your teeth with braces?” 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️

Our patients are given the Crest+Oral B Ortho Essentials System when they start in treatment, for the best solution on how to brush your teeth with braces.

Ortho Essentials System - How to Brush your Teeth with Braces

The kit includes:

  • Professional Oral B Genius Brush
  • Crest Pro Health Fluoride Rinse
  • Crest Pro Health Toothpaste
  • Oral B Superfloss
  • Platypus Flossers
  • Ortho Essentials Guide
  • Score Your Teeth card

The Oral B Genius Brush has a small round head making it easier to clean the teeth when braces are in place. Brush the outside, inside, and biting surfaces of your teeth. Be especially careful to clean thoroughly at the gum line.  Plaque loves to hide there leaving permanent white marks behind if not removed thoroughly! 😣

Oral B Toothbrush - How to Brush your Teeth with Braces

 

Flossing is an equal partner with brushing. The brush bristles cannot fit in between the teeth where plaque and bacteria hide. Superfloss has a plastic tip that makes it easier to sneak between the teeth to floss while braces are on.

Superfloss - How to Brush your Teeth with Braces

 

If brushing and flossing alone are still not getting the job done, then using something like the Waterpik Water Flosser can be a big help to loosen food and plaque. 💧💧💧

Waterpik Water Flosser - How to Brush your Teeth with Braces

 

And of course, our partner in all of your oral hygiene needs is your general dentist. Be sure to continue regular visits during your orthodontic treatment and plan to go more frequently if you are having difficulty with your brushing and flossing.

Brushing Guide - How to Brush your Teeth with Braces

Keep Smiling!

Stay Smile-tastic! My Friends!

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How to Form a Good Elastic Habit

A Group of Smiling Teenagers

After you have started orthodontic treatment, the next thing to come along may be elastics, and learning to form a good elastic habit. Yes, the dreaded elastics! Elastics should not be dreaded, rather they should be celebrated. Elastics are a HUGE factor in not only achieving the treatment goals set by your orthodontist, they are they are also the key to finishing your treatment on time.

ELASTICS ARE THE KEY TO FINISHING YOUR TREATMENT ON TIME!

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Filed Under: Braces, News and Announcements, Orthodontic Elastics, Orthodontics, Smile-tastic!

The Secrets to Good Toothbrushing with Braces

Toothbrushing with Braces

There are secrets to good toothrushing with braces you say??? Tell me more! Well, since you asked..

It all starts with your toothbrush

I firmly believe this. That’s why I provide all my patients with the most up-to-date Oral B/Braun electric toothbrush. The electric brush has a small round head which is great for getting to those hard to reach spots on and around your braces.

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Can Adults Get Braces? Absolutely!

Adult Braces

Once upon a time, the majority of patients seeking orthodontic treatment were adolescents. Today, one in five patients is an adult! Adult orthodontic treatment is here to stay! Multiple treatment options exist including traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces, and clear acrylic tray aligners (ClearCorrect). How do you know which option is right for you? The first step is to visit a qualified orthodontist. He or she will perform a thorough exam, take diagnostic records, and review all your treatment options with you. Be clear about describing your goals in seeking orthodontic care, this will help your orthodontist create the best treatment plan for your individual needs. [Read more…] about Can Adults Get Braces? Absolutely!

Filed Under: Braces, ClearCorrect, Invisalign, News and Announcements, Orthodontics, Smile, Straight Teeth

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