Gapping between the teeth is an orthodontic concern that many people seek treatment for. Closing your gap may even be the only reason you need braces. Known formally as diastema, gaps in teeth can cause self-consciousness and also dental issues. Many patients with this issue often ask, “Can braces fix gaps in teeth?” Midwest City […]
It is even more important to brush your teeth after meals when wearing braces than it was before you had them. Braces offer more places for food particles to get caught and plaque to form which causes tooth decay. At Orthodontic Specialists of Oklahoma in Shawnee, Oklahoma (OK) want you to protect your beautiful smile by maintaining proper oral hygiene […]
Are you hiding your smile because you’re afraid people will judge your crooked teeth, or is the judgment you fear mostly coming straight from yourself? As it turns out, what happens in our Norman, OK, orthodontic office may have more to do with society’s beauty standards than some orthodontists realize. Does Society Affect Perception? When […]
Have you ever wished for a straighter, healthier smile, but not looked forward to all the metal wires and bands that often go along with braces? With your Midwest City, OK, orthodontists, can make your dream of having a new smile come to life, and without any metal! The Orthodontic Specialists of Oklahoma is an Invisalign® Provider, […]
Still the most common type of braces, traditional metal braces are brackets attached to patients’ teeth and held together with an archwire. Your Shawnee, OK, orthodontist will place the bracket to a specific spot on your tooth so that when your treatment is complete, the archwire will appear perfectly straight. The archwire is attached to […]
