Orthodontics
Brace Yourself, the Holidays are Coming!
Straightening your teeth with orthodontics can help you achieve a more healthy, aligned and attractive smile. With the upcoming holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, the month of December and New Year’s (to name a few), around the corner, your orthodontics treatment won’t take a holiday, so it’s up to you to remember why you are wearing braces.…
Read MoreHow Orthodontics Can Correct Your Bite Pattern
By now you are likely aware that keeping your teeth and gums free from tooth decay and gum disease should top your list of oral health priorities when it comes to maintaining your healthy smile. But did you know that a malocclusion is another common dental issue that often needs to be addressed? A normal…
Read MoreOrthodontics: 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreDo 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…
Read MoreMore Adults Are Embracing Orthodontic Braces
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…
Read MoreDo You Want Fresh Breath When You Wear Braces? Here’s What to Do
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…
Read MoreBraces Can Give You a Healthier, Aligned 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…
Read MoreBraces Might Be Needed to Prevent Dental Fractures and Enamel Attrition
Alignment issues with your teeth can present more serious problems than simply leaving you with an unappealing smile. In time, even minor aberrations in your dentition can lead to enamel attrition or an increased risk of suffering a dental fracture. This is even more likely to be an issue if you’ve recently lost a tooth…
Read MoreCan Braces or Invisalign from Dabney Give You the Smile You’ve Been Wanting?
Dabney Orthodontics has a highly trained, professional staff that strives to make your smile as great as it can be. If you are suffering from a dental issue, we can craft a customized plan to give you a straight, healthy smile that will satisfy you for years to come. What Braces or Invisalign Can Fix…
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