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How to Floss with Braces and Why It’s Important for Your Oral Health

04 Mar 2025 Ohana Orthodonticsin: Braces

Flossing with braces is just as important as flossing without braces. But all those brackets and wires in the way may make flossing seem impossible. Rest assured, flossing with braces isn’t as difficult as it seems, especially if you have the right tools. Once you learn how to floss with braces, you’ll find the task [...]

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Have a Broken Bracket? Here’s How to Get Your Braces Fixed

25 Nov 2024 Ohana Orthodonticsin: Braces

Braces are made up of brackets, wires, and bands. Today’s braces are strong, durable, and efficient, but that doesn’t mean that accidents can’t happen. What would happen if your braces bracket fell off your tooth? What can you do about a broken bracket? Ohana Orthodontics can repair your broken brackets, broken wires, loose bands, or [...]

What Is the Ideal Bite? It’s About More Than Straight Teeth

28 Oct 2024 Ohana Orthodonticsin: Braces

Your teeth seem straight, but your dentist says you may need to consult an orthodontist because of a “bad bite.” What does that mean? What does a normal bite look like? The ideal bite is about more than whether your teeth are straight. The perfect bite teeth are aligned in the front and the back [...]

What Is an Orthodontist? Why We’re Needed for a Great Smile

27 Sep 2024 Ohana Orthodonticsin: Braces

Dentists do amazing jobs cleaning and repairing your teeth. But when it comes to moving teeth, the professional you want for the job is an orthodontist. What is an orthodontist, and what do they do? Dr. Rachel Yamakawa at Ohana Orthodontics has years of professional training and experience in the art and science of moving [...]

How Do Braces Work? Top Answers to Your Frequent Questions

27 Aug 2024 Ohana Orthodonticsin: Braces

Getting braces is a big decision, especially if you aren’t sure how braces work. How do braces move teeth? How do you get braces? Will braces solve your dental problems? These are a few of the most common questions we hear at Ohana Orthodontics. Even parents who wore them as children may not be as [...]

Does Invisalign Work? How Clear Aligners Help Your Smile

31 Jul 2024 Ohana Orthodonticsin: Invisalign

Braces do incredible work straightening smiles, but some patients prefer something more discreet. In the last few decades, Invisalign clear aligners have been a top alternative to braces. But how well does Invisalign work, and what can Invisalign fix? Ohana Orthodontics is a proud Invisalign provider, so we’ve seen the amazing things it can do. [...]

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5 Easy Tips on How To Properly Brush Your Teeth With Braces

30 Jun 2024 Ohana Orthodonticsin: Braces, Invisalign

Brushing and flossing regularly are essential to healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. Braces can make brushing and flossing a bit more challenging, that’s why we have 5 easy tips.

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