by PMRBales | Aug 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
How long will my braces be on? Do you know when I’ll be finished with Orthodontic treatment? When do I get my retainers?When do I get my braces off?These are common questions we hear almost every day in the Orthodontic office. During our...
by PMRBales | Feb 13, 2012 | Mouth guard, Orthodontics, protect teeth, Safety
Protect your teeth with a mouth guard!We have many sporty patients at Bales Orthodontics and we want to make sure our important people protect those teeth while engaging in their favorite activity. The Bales Team ask our patients to wear...
by PMRBales | Nov 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Bales Orthodontic team have been busy the last couple of weeks perfecting beautiful smiles. A common question during this time of year is: “Will my teeth be too sore to eat Thanksgiving dinner?”Absolutely Not! In fact, the...
by PMRBales | Oct 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Why do I need rubberbands to fix my teeth?Rubberbands or Elastics are commonly used in combination with Braces or Invisalign to help your Orthodontist achieve the perfect bite. Elastics provide an additional force needed to move your teeth in the right...
by PMRBales | Sep 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
Invisalign can be the “Clear” choice for you! Some people have a hard time believing that clear plastic trays can move your teeth like traditional braces. The science behind tooth movement is a consistent light pressure to cause changes in the...
by PMRBales | Aug 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Am I smarter if I have them???Third molars have been referred to as “teeth of wisdom” since the Seventeenth Century and simply “wisdom teeth” since the Nineteenth Century. The third molars generally appear much later than other teeth, usually between the ages of 17...
by PMRBales | Jul 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
Almost everyone has to wear elastics (or sometimes commonly called rubberbands) at one point or another during orthodontic treatment. After your teeth are straightened, we ask you to wear elastics to correct your bite. They are something you will be responsible...
by PMRBales | Jul 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
POKEYMON!Ouch…my wire is poking what should I do?? Sometimes when teeth shift or spaces are closing, a wire may start poking out in the back by your molar or elsewhere. If a wire starts protruding do not be alarmed…these things happen. If...
by PMRBales | Jul 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
Retainers are worn after the braces come off to “retain” your straight teeth. Without them, your teeth can drift back into their original position. When your braces come off, the peridontal ligaments are stretched a bit and after wearing the...
by PMRBales | Jun 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
“Nothing hard…Nothing sticky….No big mouthfuls….So be picky”We at Bales Orthodontics want to ensure your orthodontic treatment is as easy as possible. A common question from our patients is: What can you eat? Let’s talk...
