How Invisalign®️ Can Enhance Your Smile

Our orthodontist and team are pleased to provide patients with Invisalign® clear aligners to help create straighter and more beautiful smiles! If you would like to receive a smile makeover but are hesitant to receive orthodontic treatment that involves braces, you may find that you are a good candidate to receive Invisalign. Here are a…

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Orthodontics: All About Lingual Braces

There are many different types of orthodontic treatment that can help you achieve the smile of your dreams, and lingual braces is one of those treatments. Fortunately, our orthodontist, Dr. William, offers lingual braces in Midlothian, Ohio, which are just like traditional metal braces. However, these braces are also quite different because they are cemented…

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Some Things to Consider When Wearing Braces

Have you just had braces recommended or placed? We are thrilled to give you some tips for taking care of your braces to make your orthodontic treatment a happy one. Foods to Avoid There are certain foods that should be avoided when you are undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces. Chewy foods can get stuck in…

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How Can I Avoid Gum Disease When I Have Braces?

Gum disease is a serious dental issue that can attack your smile when you have braces. The disease typically occurs when you fail to remove plaque from your smile regularly. It’s best to prevent this disease at all costs so you can maintain a top-notch oral health during your orthodontic journey. To help you do…

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Do You Have Braces? Here Are Some Ways to Make Flossing Easier

If you have a hard time flossing when you have braces, you’re not alone. Many people find it difficult to work floss under and around the braces hardware. This can make caring for and cleaning your smile quite troublesome. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make flossing when you have braces easier. Our…

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More Adults Are Embracing Orthodontic Braces

More adults are getting braces and Invisalign in Midlothian

In the past, orthodontic braces had the stigma of being reserved for teenagers with an awkward smile. They were sometimes perceived as having more cosmetic value than functional meaning. However, adults with misaligned teeth are at increased risk of suffering from varying dental conditions. This could include tooth enamel attrition from excessive wear or dental…

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Why Braces Adjustments Are a Critical Part of Orthodontic Treatment

Braces adjustment by orthodontist in Midlothian

If you or your child are in the midst of receiving orthodontic treatment, we encourage you to not miss any of your braces adjustments if possible. These regular appointments keep your orthodontic treatment on track. Why Adjustments with Braces Are Necessary Braces gradually move teeth by gently stretching the ligaments that attach your teeth to…

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Do You Want Fresh Breath When You Wear Braces? Here’s What to Do

Learn how to keep your breath fresh with braces in Midlothian

Our orthodontist, Dr. William, and orthodontic team understand how inconvenient bad breath can be. Unfortunately, it’s quite common to have bad breath when you have braces because food particles and plaque get stuck in and on your smile regularly. The good news is that there are things you can do to achieve the fresh breath…

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How to Clean Your Orthodontic Retainer

Learn how to clean your orthodontic retainer and keep it safe

Now that your teeth have been successfully adjusted into their ideal alignment, your braces can be removed. Unfortunately, your teeth will not stay in their new positions by themselves. Your orthodontic retainer can help you keep the straight, beautiful smile you’ve worked so hard for, but only if you take good care of it. This means…

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Braces Can Give You a Healthier, Aligned Smile

Braces in Midlothian give you a healthier smile

Braces are well known for creating an improved appearance as they straighten your teeth, but they also help you have a healthier smile in the process. At the orthodontic practice of Dabney Orthodontics located in Midlothian, Ohio, we are pleased to help our patients achieve both outcomes. You see, when teeth are not aligning correctly, it can create issues…

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