Category: Oral Health

Alternatives to Braces in Vacaville, CA

If you’re looking for alternatives to braces in Vacaville, CA, there are multiple great options. Invisalign, lingual braces, and clear braces offer effective ways to straighten your teeth without the traditional look of metal braces. These treatments provide comfort, flexibility, and a discreet appearance, all while delivering excellent results. Here’s a closer look at these alternative […]

Orthodontic Gift Guide

Have you started shopping for the holidays yet? Sometimes it can be hard to find gifts for our loved ones in orthodontic treatment with braces & clear aligners. Thankfully, we have an Orthodontic Gift Guide!  Here are some gift and stocking stuffer ideas that can bring them joy and spruce up their journey with braces.  […]

Dental Cleanings During Orthodontics

You’ve started your braces or clear aligner journey and go to orthodontic appointments regularly. You may be thinking – why do I still need dental cleanings during orthodontic treatment? Maybe your dentist told you that you need to go even more often!  To understand why, it is important to understand how plaque and tartar form […]

White Spots

What are white spots? White spots are permanent white stains in the outside layer of your tooth, enamel.  A better description would be a permanent tooth scar.  They are the first step of cavities before the cavity becomes a hole in your tooth.  These white stains cannot be brushed off.  You can’t get rid of them […]

6 Reasons for an Early Orthodontic Exam

Have you noticed that kids are getting braces at much younger ages?  Even before all their baby teeth have fallen out, kids from the age of 8-10 are getting braces.  This is early orthodontic treatment, also known as “Phase I” or “Early Interceptive Treatment.” An early orthodontic exam can help you determine if braces are […]

What Can’t You Eat with Braces

Dietary Restrictions for Braces Frequent broken braces can make your treatment time longer. Make sure you follow this dietary restrictions list to ensure the smoothest orthodontic treatment at our Vacaville orthodontic office. For the first few days, stick with soft foods such as rice, soft beans, oatmeal, yogurt, and soup.  Your mouth is getting used […]

Braces Instructions & FAQ

Congratulations on starting your journey to a healthy, gorgeous smile!  Here is how to take care of your braces to ensure the best and most timely results: What to expect after your first appointment: Soreness: Everyone experiences different levels of soreness.  You can expect anywhere from 1-14 days of soreness around your lips, cheeks, tongue, […]

Aligner Instructions & FAQ

Congratulations on starting your clear & comfortable journey towards a beautiful & healthy smile!  Follow these aligner instructions to ensure a timely result:   7 Golden Aligner Instructions: Wear your aligners at least 21 hours/day. Inadequate wear will increase treatment time and affect your treatment results. Changing over to braces will increase treatment time & […]

Same-Day Starts

Same-Day Starts & Same-Day Braces Do you or your child want to start braces or Invisalign today?  Is it hard for you to get out of work, or for your child to schedule around busy extra-curricular activities? No problem!  We offer same-day starts for those who are ready.  Your first step is to make a […]

Orthodontic Emergencies

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, always call 9-1-1.  True orthodontic emergencies are rare, but a poking wire or appliance is still uncomfortable.  Give us a call, and we will schedule an appointment as soon as we can. Below are a couple of tricks and tips to help make you comfortable until your next visit.  […]