Causes of Tooth Pain A tooth pain is caused when the nerve in the root of a tooth or surrounding a tooth is irritated. Dental infection, decay, injury, or loss of a tooth are the most common causes of tooth pain. Pain may also occur after an extraction. Tooth pain sometimes originates from other areas…
Clear Braces vs Metal Braces If you compare clear braces vs metal braces, you will see that clear ceramic braces are amazing alternatives to traditional metal braces for a number of reasons. First of all, clear braces have an aesthetic advantage over the traditional one, as they tend to blend in more to the color…
It comes as no surprise that one of the most commonly asked questions related to braces is “What candy can I eat with braces?” Despite what most people believe, it’s possible to enjoy sweets and take delight in eating with the key being, abide by the rules we’re laying out for you — and for…
Normally, it’s very rare for your gums to hurt or even bleed during and after flossing. Nevertheless, discomfort and pain can be experienced if you have not flossed in a long time. However, if your gums hurt when flossing on a regular basis, there are some things you can do in order to fix this…
One of the most exciting and fun parts of wearing braces are getting to choose the colors of your Braces rubber bands. Selecting the color of your braces bands can refresh your look and bring a smile to your face. Whether you want to express your creativity, match your braces bands with your outfit, or…
We are welcoming this spring with open arms! Now that spring is here, many of our patients start to play spring sports like baseball, softball and soccer. Our orthodontic teams here at Illinois and Colorado want our patients to have fun playing sports and we also want everyone to be aware of the importance of…
Some people have a fear of having braces because they think it can be painful at the very beginning of the treatment. We are here to reassure you that it’s not true! Our team came up with some tips that can help you overcome the challenges you might have in the beginning of your orthodontic…
You only have one chance to make a good first impression. You want people to remember your confidence and smile, not your breath. Bad breath can make you feel less confident and have a negative impact on your social life. Lots of people who suffer from bad breath or halitosis are having the problem due to the oral bacteria.…
Even though the mouthwash plays an important role in improving your oral care, it can’t replace flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing have different functions, so we’d like to make you aware of them. There are two types of the mouthwash: cosmetic and therapeutic. The cosmetic mouthwash provides only a temporary relief from bad breath and has…
Many of our patients know what Invisalign Teen is, but some patients still wonder how the treatment works. If you are in your teenage years and you love going out with your friends, and you don’t want to watch out what you eat and how you look while having your orthodontic treatment, Invisalign Teen is…
