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Braces Friendly Foods

Braces Friendly Foods: 5 Best Options for a Healthy Smile

Braces make your teeth and smile look great, but they also make dining more complicated. Certain braces friendly foods can help protect braces and teeth from damage while providing the nutritional benefits that are essential for braces wearers. If you are going for braces treatment in Brooklyn here are 5 foods that are braces friendly. 5 Braces Friendly Foods Soft Fruits Many patients enjoy eating soft fruits such as apples, pears, peaches, apricots, and grapes. These fruits provide plenty of vitamins, mineral, fiber, and other nutrients without being hard on braces or teeth. Leafy Greens Leafy greens such as kale, spinach, collard greens, and Swiss chard provide a wealth of nutrients without the risk of braces damage. Leafy greens provide calcium, vitamins A and K, fiber, and a host of other beneficial minerals. Soft Dairy Soft dairy products such as yogurt, cottage cheese, and soft cheeses are braces-friendly foods. They...
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Gummy smile

Can Braces Fix a Gummy Smile?

If you have a gummy smile, you may have wondered if braces can correct the problem. In some instances, yes, braces can fix a gummy smile. Although braces and Invisalign® may not be effective in repairing all gingival smiles, it is definitely worth asking your orthodontist. Defining a Gummy Smile It is difficult to precisely define what a gummy smile is because it is in the category of "eye of the beholder." What that means is that it varies depending on how one feels about their appearance. Many people think of a gummy smile as having small teeth, although that is not precise. A smile is generally thought to be gummy if 3 to 4 millimeters of gum tissue are visible when smiling. Different cultures also have differing opinions on what a gingival smile is. Although only a small percentage of both men and women suffer from what they consider...
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Invisalign Vs Braces

Invisalign Vs Braces

There is no doubt that everybody seems to be demanding braces nowadays. What was unfeasible 10 years ago is right now very much a reality. 10 years ago, you would never have seen an adult wearing braces – at least not parading around with them – but now the situation has drastically changed. People seem to have overcome all the difficulties that are associated with braces in their quest for a beautiful smile, and we have to say kudos for you. However, if you are seeking braces but still can’t get over their problems, then you must be looking for an alternative, and we have that for you. One word .. Invisalign. So the question beckons: Invisalign vs braces: Which one to choose and why?   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by House Of Orthodontia (@houseoforthodontia) How do braces work? Traditional braces is a system of...
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Reasons To Choose Invisalign Over Smile Direct Club

What is Smile Direct Club? Smile Direct Club is a service that offers you the ability to straighten your teeth while sitting at home. Basically, how they work is that they initially send you a kit to take an impression of your current jaw structure by post, once you’re done with that you mail it back to them. After that, you routinely receive plastic fittings for your teeth and the treatment could last anywhere between 12 months to 36 months. In terms of treatment costs, Smile Direct Club offers two options, the first one being a full cash payment and the other being an installment plan lasting 24 months. Sounds good so far? It does, however, there are just a few things smile direct couldn’t provide that a proper Orthodontic treatment could, it includes  properly diagnosing one’s jaw problem and also looking for other problems. Let’s look into the benefits...
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Affordable Braces At The House of Orthodontia

[caption id="attachment_1247" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Affordable braces changed my life![/caption] There’s a beautiful smile in the house! At the House of Orthodontia we see beautiful smiles every day – in fact we see our beautiful smiles all over Manhattan and Brooklyn. But beautiful smiles are not all born that way.  Every day we speak with people just like you who know they want to transform their smiles, but first they have a lot of questions. How much do braces cost?  What’s the average cost of braces? How much do adult braces cost?  Are they different from teen braces?  What about Invisalign? Are there any affordable braces? At the House of Orthodontia we say, “Relax, your smile is yours forever, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to receive the best orthodontic care whenever you need it”. Begin by coming in for a free consultation (that includes...
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