Food For Orthodontic Thought: What should you avoid eating with Braces?

“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...

How to floss with Braces

For areas between the teeth that a toothbrush can’t reach, use dental floss to remove food particles and plaque. Flossing takes more time and patience when you are wearing braces, but it is important to floss your teeth every day.Use the reusable floss threader...

Brush Away

The most important part of Orthodontic treatment is keeping those pearly whites clean!  Brushing and flossing your teeth and gums during Orthodontic treatment will help your teeth move more efficiently.  It is important to brush and floss more frequently...

The TROOTH of the Matter: “Will Putting on my Braces Hurt?”

 Lip Retractors used to place braces. “My friends told me that Braces are going to hurt!”  We hear this often when talking to our younger patients about expectations for Orthodontic treatment.  The Trooth of the Matter is your first visit with...

Get Wired With Bales Orthodontics

Welcome to Straight Talk:  An Educational Blog on Orthodontic treatment.    We at Bales Orthodontics want to share our knowledge with you.  We will help answer common questions we receive everyday in our office plus offer useful...