Posts by Zurcher Orthodontics
Keep Your Retainer Away from the Family Pet
‘My dog ate my retainer’ is not the start of a fictional story, as dogs chew retainers into a useless mess with surprising frequency. Why do Dogs Like to Chew Retainers? Although retainers do not look much like bones or the dog’s favorite chew toy, the working theory is that dogs are attracted…
Read More7 Traveling Must Haves for Cleaning Braces/ Retainers
Many orthodontic appliances require you to clean your teeth multiple times a day. Making sure your teeth and appliance are clean is easy at home, but can become more of a challenge when you are on the go. You can stay prepared and keep your smile healthy by carrying these 7 items in your handbag,…
Read MoreCan Regular Dentist Visits Prevent Your Child From Needing Braces?
As your child becomes a teenager, you might find that your child needs braces to correct crooked teeth and other alignment issues. The discomfort, cost, and self-conscious aspects of traditional braces can be quite the deterrent for young adults and their parents. So, is there anything you can do to prevent your child from needing…
Read More4 Appliances that Straighten Teeth (Without Braces)
Many would consider a beautiful smile synonymous with straight teeth, but some are not prepared to wear braces for an extended period of time to achieve this goal. Luckily, fixed orthodontic braces are not the only option to achieve straight teeth. There are a few dental problems that can be corrected without braces. If you…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Stop Your Child from Sucking their Thumb
Your children will have developed the habit of sucking their thumb as a way to cope with stress, for entertainment or to lull themselves to sleep. This not a habit they should take past the age of 5 or 6 years old as it could have negative effects on the child’s teeth that will result…
Read MoreWhy Jaw Surgery may be a Necessary Treatment for You
It is uncommon that issues with bite or the alignment of the teeth cannot be corrected using today’s dental and orthodontic treatments. However, corrective jaw surgery may be recommended if there are skeletal and dental irregularities. Corrective jaw surgery is not as complex or serious as its name makes it out to be. It can…
Read MoreThe 5 Most Common Teeth Straightening Methods (With Braces)
When it comes to the various options available to patients who want to straighten their teeth, braces are the most common and most associated method. What people might not know is that there are many different types of braces that can do the job; some of which will not earn you the nickname ‘Brace Face’.…
Read MoreAll You Need to Know about Retainers
An orthodontic journey does not start and end with braces. After your one or two year process of wearing braces is over, the next stage of treatment is retention. Once the braces are removed, it is important to maintain the results the braces have achieved, instead of leaving the teeth to shift back into their…
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