Tag "Advice: Barakat Orthodontics"
Back to homepageCan Wearing Braces Affect Your Ability to Play a Wind Instrument?
Student musicians who play wind instruments worry about the effects of braces on the lips and mouth…
Read MoreHave Braces, But Love Popcorn?
Is it okay to *sometimes* indulge in a little popcorn with braces…
Read MoreWhat Kind of Time Commitment is Invisalign?
Invisalign appointments tend to be less frequent than those for traditional braces, and our team is excellent at efficiency…
Read MoreDo You Grind Your Teeth or Clench Your Jaw?
Grinding your teeth and clenching your teeth and jaw aren’t limited to one age group — this habit affects both adults and children…
Read MoreA Look Back: Top Orthodontic Guidance & Advice
For many families, pursuing orthodontic treatment took a backseat in 2020…
Read MoreIs 2020 a Good Time to Start Orthodontic Treatment?
Most people don’t realize that crowded teeth are part of a bigger picture…
Read MoreWhy Do My Teeth Look Misaligned So Soon After Treatment?
I’m in week 7 of Invisalign treatment and my teeth look worse to me than when I started…
Read MoreIs 8-Years-Old Too Young to See an Orthodontist About a Crossbite?
An Orthodontist monitors jaw growth from when a child is very young; this allows early detection of bite problems, such as crossbites…
Read MoreDoes My Child With Braces Still Need to See a Dentist?
Regular cleanings and cavity check-ups with your dentist will keep your mouth healthy…
Read MoreShould I Still See a Dentist While Under the Care of an Orthodontist?
This is a frequently asked question that arises among many orthodontic patients…
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