Braces or Clear Aligners?
“Braces or clear aligners?” is one of the questions an orthodontist is most frequently asked during a consultation. This question is, in fact, very expected, especially with the rapid advancements in technology and great potentials for treatment that aligners offer. The purpose of this month’s blog is not so much to answer this question because, […]
Feast Mode – How to Get Stuffed Without Getting Stuck
Happy Thanksgiving from Hudec Dental Orthodontics! The big feast is just around the corner and there is no need to miss out on all your favorite holiday treats just because you wear braces. However, in order to prevent damage to your braces or other orthodontic appliances, you’ll need to be a little extra cautious about […]
Don’t Do It to Yourself (DDIY) braces; Trick or Treat??
With the Halloween spirit in the air and with October being National Orthodontic Health Month, it was only appropriate to use this month’s blog to raise awareness about the dangers of DIY braces. In fact, some of the scariest stories can be the result of Do It Yourself (DIY) braces, or, how I prefer calling […]
Myth-understood
Hudec Dental Orthodontics is committed to bringing you the latest in orthodontic treatment, technologies, and information. We use our blog as a means to help you understand essential concepts pertinent to orthodontic treatment and oral health. This month, we would like to highlight a great piece from the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) that debunks […]
Watch Your Mouth!!!
Imagine what it would be like if you suddenly lost one or two of your front teeth. Not only would it hurt, but also smiling, eating, and talking would be greatly affected. Knowing how to prevent injuries to your mouth and face is especially important if you participate in organized sports or other recreational activities. […]
Dare to Shine…
In our previous orthodontics blog, we discussed the life-changing effects of a beautiful, long-lasting smile and a good, functional bite. A beautiful smile is not a smile with just straight teeth but one with healthy teeth as well. During and after treatment, we may notice white, dull marks on our teeth. This may happen particularly […]
When you smile, the whole world smiles…
There is an old saying that when you smile, the whole world smiles with you. People love to see someone smile because it conveys happiness. A smile makes people believe that you are confident in what you are saying and believe in what you are doing. Your smile is part of what creates your first […]
