Common Braces Problems and Best Ways to Fix Them
Wanting to learn more about orthodontic treatment? We will walk you through what a free braces consultation looks like at Ohana Orthodontics!
Tooth Extractions for Braces? When Pulling Teeth May Help
Wanting to learn more about orthodontic treatment? We will walk you through what a free braces consultation looks like at Ohana Orthodontics!
Braces Consultation: What to Expect And How to Prepare
Wanting to learn more about orthodontic treatment? We will walk you through what a free braces consultation looks like at Ohana Orthodontics!
What’s a Palate Expander? See How It Helps Your Smile
Crowded teeth or bite misalignment can happen when the upper jaw is too narrow to give your teeth the space they need. While that may sound like a problem only surgery can solve, orthodontists often have a much simpler solution: the palate expander. At Ohana Orthodontics, we use palate expanders as one of many tools [...]
Top 15 Signs to Know Your Smile Is Ready for Braces
You may think it’s obvious when someone needs orthodontic treatment, but it isn’t always easy to see. Just because a person doesn’t have a huge overbite or crooked teeth doesn’t mean they don’t need braces! Some signs you need braces are easier to detect than others. Ohana Orthodontics knows that signs of a bad bite [...]
How to Floss with Braces and Why It’s Important for Your Oral Health
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 [...]
Top 12 Questions to Ask About Getting Braces
Are you considering getting braces treatment for you or your child? You may have a lot of questions in your head about orthodontic treatment. Your braces consultation is a great time to get those questions answered. But what are the best questions to ask at your first braces visit? At Ohana Orthodontics, we’re here to [...]
Have a Broken Bracket? Here’s How to Get Your Braces Fixed
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 [...]