Pickering Clay DDS MS

read moreFor most people, a beautiful smile is the most obvious benefit of orthodontics. Before braces, you may limit your smile to 'closed-mouth' only, not showing your teeth due to embarrassment. But when your braces come off, you'll be proud to grin big; providing you a stronger sense of self-confidence. The stereotypes of painful orthodontics are gone. Today, Orthodontic Treatment is quick, simple, and less painful than before. Braces place a continuous, gentle force against your teeth in a controlled direction.

read moreWhat can you eat? Let's talk about what you shouldn't eat! If you've been wanting to drop a few pounds, the first week wearing braces is just your chance! For the first day or so, stick to soft foods. Avoid tough meats, hard breads, and raw vegetables. Before long, you'll be able to bite a cucumber again. But you'll need to protect your orthodontic appliances when you eat for as long as you're wearing braces. When you get your braces on, you may feel general soreness in your mouth and teeth may be tender to biting pressures for three to five days.